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ACA 2: Keita vs Kondratuk PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 4321 p4p, 5682 weight class) and Genki Kumo (ranked 516 p4p, 586 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genki Kumo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Askren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kumo wants to get back to full guard.
Askren works his way into full mount!
Askren looking to finish with strikes here!
Kumo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumo manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kumo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Askren is pressing down on Kumo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kumo is holding on for now.
Kumo is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is nestled in close to Kumo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren working Kumo over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumo tries to kick Askren off but Askren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Askren is looking for a kimura but Kumo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askren to get the leverage.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kumo misses with a left hand
so Askren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askren stays in close to Kumo's body and controls the position.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Kumo is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumo is keeping the position for now.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumo is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren slips a straight right by Kumo.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kumo misses with a hook to the body
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Kumo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Kumo looks winded!
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kumo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Askren working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Askren in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren 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.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumo.
Askren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kumo sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kumo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Askren manages to mount him!
Kumo taking shots to the head.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kumo blocking the ground and pound.
Askren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kumo's face.
Ben Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kumo's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kumo is breathing heavily.
Askren looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kumo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Askren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaden Cottrell (ranked 4255 p4p, 5793 weight class) and Ultimate Facepuncher (ranked 522 p4p, 600 weight class). Ultimate Facepuncher is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaden Cottrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Facepuncher!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Facepuncher defends it nicely.
Facepuncher closes the distance and pushes Cottrell back into the cage.
Facepuncher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cottrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Facepuncher has managed to clinch.
Cottrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Facepuncher walks away with a smile on his face. Cottrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cottrell gets a double leg takedown into Facepuncher's guard.
Facepuncher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Facepuncher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cottrell working hard to break the clinch.
Facepuncher stalling in the clinch.
Facepuncher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cottrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Cottrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Facepuncher with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Facepuncher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cottrell tries to break the clinch but Facepuncher is controlling the position.
Facepuncher taking a breather.
Cottrell tries to break the clinch but Facepuncher is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Cottrell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Facepuncher connects with a knee to the head.
Facepuncher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottrell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cottrell has had enough of the clinch but Facepuncher keeps him there for the moment.
Facepuncher lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Facepuncher.
Facepuncher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Facepuncher gets underhooks to prevent Cottrell's takedown attempt.
Cottrell is breathing heavily.
Facepuncher lands a good knee to the midsection. Cottrell won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cottrell throws an elbow but misses.
Cottrell can't find room to land a body shot as Facepuncher controls the action.
Facepuncher lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Facepuncher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facepuncher lands an elbow that stopped Cottrell in his tracks for a moment.
Facepuncher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Facepuncher landing knees to the body.
Facepuncher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Facepuncher lands with a short shot to the head.
Facepuncher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Cottrell is rocked!
 It looks like Kaden Cottrell has been cut.
Facepuncher connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Cottrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Facepuncher has Cottrell pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cottrell is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Facepuncher - that's hurt Cottrell badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cottrell is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cottrell doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ultimate Facepuncher!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sierra (ranked 4980 p4p, 4925 weight class) and Brock Longneck (ranked 527 p4p, 524 weight class). Jason Sierra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Longneck's chin.
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Longneck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra cracks Longneck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Longneck swings for the body but Sierra moves out of range.
Sierra scores with a nice head shot.
Longneck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sierra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sierra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sierra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sierra delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Sierra.
Longneck drops his hands momentarily and Sierra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Longneck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Longneck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Sierra.
Longneck misses with a takedown
and Sierra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra keeps the fight on the outside.
Longneck throws a right and a left that Sierra avoids nicely.
Sierra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sierra, as that shot connected.
Sierra works Longneck's body with a nice hook.
Longneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jason Sierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Longneck.
Sierra catches Longneck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Longneck is rocked!
Sierra cracks Longneck's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Longneck slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sierra can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Sierra!
Jason Sierra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Sherkov (ranked 4747 p4p, 6383 weight class) and Drowsy Ramone (ranked 514 p4p, 594 weight class). Ramone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Sherkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drowsy Ramone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sherkov.
That kick from Ramone tenderised Sherkov's leg. Sherkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sherkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramone.
Sherkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramone sprawls well initially but Sherkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ramone tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sherkov manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramone has left one of his arms exposed and Sherkov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ramone screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Sherkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Lowman (ranked 3057 p4p, 4451 weight class) and Josis Cleidisson (ranked 393 p4p, 537 weight class). Cleidisson has chosen Hold On, I'm Coming as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Maxx Lowman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maxx Lowman 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Lowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josis Cleidisson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleidisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lowman. Lowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cleidisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lowman. Lowman gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lowman is defended easily by Cleidisson.
Cleidisson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxx Lowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Cleidisson.
Cleidisson throws a head kick but Lowman moves out of range.
Lowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cleidisson pinned against the cage. Cleidisson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cleidisson counters by clinching up.
Cleidisson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Maxx Lowman has been cut.
Cleidisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleidisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cleidisson lands with a nice body kick.
Lowman looks to land a body kick but Cleidisson moved away.
Lowman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lowman shoots in looking for a takedown. Cleidisson tries to sprawl out of it but Lowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cleidisson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleidisson wants to counter the offense by Lowman and move into the clinch position.
Cleidisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowman dives in for a single leg takedown but Cleidisson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cleidisson is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Lowman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lowman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleidisson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cleidisson throws a head kick but Lowman moves out of range.
Cleidisson gets a clinch.
Lowman pulls guard.
Lowman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lowman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleidisson is one step ahead there.
Lowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lowman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cleidisson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleidisson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lowman looking for a sweep. Not yet Lowman, not yet.
Lowman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lowman is breathing heavily.
Cleidisson wants to get back to full guard.
Cleidisson moves into full guard.
Cleidisson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lowman's guard.
Cleidisson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lowman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleidisson is controlling him.
Lowman wants to sweep here but Cleidisson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleidisson stands and steps away. Lowman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lowman drives through with a takedown into Cleidisson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cleidisson pushes Lowman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowman misses with a takedown attempt - Cleidisson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cleidisson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleidisson working Lowman over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cleidisson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cleidisson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josis Cleidisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxx Lowman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cleidisson. Lowman shrugs it off though.
Lowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cleidisson closes the distance and clinches.
Cleidisson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cleidisson manages to break the clinch.
Lowman shoots for a takedown but Cleidisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cleidisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowman throws a sloppy head kick
and Cleidisson counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowman throws a head kick that misses.
Cleidisson unleashes a big counter combination but Lowman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lowman tries to keep at a distance but Cleidisson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowman jumps guard but Cleidisson stands there with Lowman around his waist. Lowman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxx Lowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleidisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleidisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Cleidisson drives through and clinches with Lowman against the cage.
Lowman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cleidisson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lowman tries to pull guard but Cleidisson won't allow it.
Cleidisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleidisson lands with a nice combination. Lowman backs away looking to recover.
Cleidisson lands with a kick to the temple. Lowman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sloppy strikes from Cleidisson. Those never looked like landing.
Cleidisson misses with a few strikes there.
Lowman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cleidisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Josis Cleidisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleidisson motions for Lowman to come forward. Cleidisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cleidisson takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Cleidisson.
Cleidisson breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleidisson leaves Lowman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cleidisson rushes Lowman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowman is trying to pull guard but Cleidisson has him pressed against the cage.
Cleidisson lands an elbow that stopped Lowman in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowman misses with a head kick.
Lowman misses with a wild combination.
Cleidisson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lowman.
Lowman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cleidisson swivels and escapes.
Cleidisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cleidisson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleidisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowman dives in and grabs Cleidisson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cleidisson pushes down on Lowman's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cleidisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowman gets tackled into the cage by Cleidisson. Cleidisson maintains the clinch.
Cleidisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowman is looking to clinch but Cleidisson is avoiding it.
Cleidisson throws a sloppy head kick and Lowman moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleidisson scores with the left hand. Lowman knows he should have avoided that one.
Cleidisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cleidisson counters with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cleidisson.
Lowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleidisson but Cleidisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josis Cleidisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxx Lowman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lowman fails with a takedown attempt.
Lowman misses with a takedown attempt
and Cleidisson counters with a two punch combo.
Cleidisson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleidisson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxx Lowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Cleidisson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cleidisson lands an elbow inside that Lowman shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleidisson breaks from the clinch.
Lowman gets tackled into the cage by Cleidisson. Cleidisson maintains the clinch.
Cleidisson manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cleidisson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleidisson scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cleidisson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Cleidisson.
Lowman wants to clinch but Cleidisson slips to the side
and Cleidisson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cleidisson - that will leave a mark!
Cleidisson lands a head kick. Lowman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowman shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleidisson sprawls well. He's pushed Lowman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleidisson lands a high kick!
Lowman gets tackled into the cage by Cleidisson. Cleidisson maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleidisson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleidisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleidisson lands with a slapping head kick.
Cleidisson is looking to slow Lowman down with leg kicks.
Lowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleidisson throws a head kick that Lowman semi-blocks.
Lowman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleidisson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleidisson can pounce on him.
Lowman tries to clinch but Cleidisson moves out of range.
Lowman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cleidisson has managed to clinch.
Lowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleidisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleidisson throws a sloppy head kick and Lowman moves out of range easily.
Lowman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lowman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cleidisson is looking to regain half guard here but Lowman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleidisson keeps working.
Cleidisson wants to get back to his feet but Lowman drags him back down.
Lowman working the ground and pound.
Cleidisson sneaks back into half guard.
Cleidisson wants to get back to full guard but Lowman has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowman raining down shots from the mount!
Maxx Lowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josis Cleidisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cleidisson tries to control Lowman's body but Lowman pushes him off. Cleidisson squirms to his side and now Lowman has his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Josis Cleidisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cleidisson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josis Cleidisson!
Josis Cleidisson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Theory (ranked 3699 p4p, 4891 weight class) and Panda One (ranked 472 p4p, 570 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Theory !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
One fails to land with a series of punches.
Theory throws a combination. One tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Panda One has been cut.
Theory tries to clinch but One moves away
and One counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Theory throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Theory is trying to keep One in close.
One wants to stand but Theory is controlling his posture from full guard.
Theory looking for a sweep. Not yet Theory , not yet.
Theory throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
One is looking to stand up but Theory won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Theory trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from One.
One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and One wants it to stay on the feet.
Theory is on the wrong end of a nice combination from One.
It looks like Nick Theory has been cut.
One changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Theory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Theory explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Theory misses.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
One feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Theory is breathing heavily.
Theory throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Theory is trying to keep One in close.
One won't allow Theory to sweep him here.
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Theory has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One.
Theory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
One throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Theory was covering up waiting for the punch and One finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One won't allow Theory to get back to his feet.
One should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
One stays in close to Theory 's body and controls the position.
Theory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
One stands up from guard. Let's bang!
One closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One controlling the pace.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theory tries to kick One off in order to stand up. One Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panda One dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
One feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Theory being controlled here, momentarily.
One drops back looking for a leg! Theory is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theory manages to kick One off! One jumps back into Theory 's guard.
Theory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One content to stall in guard here.
Theory throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Theory has wrist control.
One not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Theory keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One dives in and scores a takedown into Theory 's guard.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theory is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theory is trying to control the position but One postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One wants to stand but Theory has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
One swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Theory wants to clinch
and One counters with a stiff right hand.
Theory shoots in for a double leg but One sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theory moves in looking to clinch but One pushes him off.
One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theory shoots in and drives through. One sprawls well.
One shoots in and bounces Theory off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Theory is looking to stand back up but One counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Theory .
One trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One wants to stand up but Theory has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Theory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Panda One has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panda One 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Theory shoots and misses
and One counters with a crisp one two that drops Theory ! One thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Theory to his feet! Theory is in big trouble!
Theory is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
One tries to land a front kick but Theory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Theory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Theory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. One manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
One closes the distance looking for a takedown. Theory stuffs it but One still has hold of him. One picks Theory up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. One slams Theory to the floor and that's really hurt Theory - he doesn't know where he is! One throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda One!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Klein (ranked 5508 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Nikolai Vladski (ranked 584 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolai Vladski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klein circles away quickly and effectively.
Klein lands a left and a right that send Vladski crashing to the mat, dazed. Klein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Nikolai Vladski has been cut.
Vladski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vladski showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein is in trouble now - Vladski has advanced to mount!
Klein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vladski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vladski tries to control but Klein wriggling away.
Klein is working to get back to half guard.
Klein defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vladski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is trying to escape the mount but Vladski keeps good control and instead manages to take Klein's back.
Klein covers up after that shot from Vladski.
Vladski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Klein won't enjoy being in this position. Vladski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Klein is tapping - it's over boys! Vladski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikolai Vladski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Keita (ranked 2300 p4p, 4109 weight class) and Dmitry Kondratuk (ranked 283 p4p, 458 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Keita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Kondratuk!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kondratuk counters by clinching up.
Keita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kondratuk has him pressed against the cage.
Keita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kondratuk successfully pulls guard.
Kondratuk has his foot on Keita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keita works his way back into a safe position though.
Kondratuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keita stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Keita connects with a jab.
It looks like Dmitry Kondratuk has been cut.
Keita sizes up Kondratuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keita.
Kondratuk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keita napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keita wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kondratuk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keita's legs.
Kondratuk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keita's shoulder. That is not cool.
Keita on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita tries to escape but Kondratuk is in control.
Keita isn't going anywhere.
Keita pushes Kondratuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kondratuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Keita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kondratuk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kondratuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keita keeps working.
Keita tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kondratuk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kondratuk working Keita over with strikes here.
Kondratuk controlling from the full mount.
Keita is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Keita can't escape the position.
Keita is in a horrible position here. Kondratuk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kondratuk tries to control but Keita wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Keita that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Keita in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kondratuk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Keita's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kondratuk looking to control but Keita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keita tries to improve his position but instead Kondratuk has taken his back!
Kondratuk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Keita is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kondratuk gets his way!
Keita is trying to stand back up.
Kondratuk misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keita wants to get back to his feet.
Kondratuk looking for the RNC.
Kondratuk trying to control.
Kondratuk lands shots from the back.
Kondratuk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kondratuk has good solid back control here.
Kondratuk trying to control momentarily.
Keita is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondratuk is looking for the choke from the back position but Keita is controlling his hands well.
Kondratuk gets his hands free as Keita looks to control.
Keita tries to escape but Kondratuk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kondratuk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kondratuk is looking to control Keita but Keita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Keita trying to control the position but Kondratuk manages to sink in the hooks.
Keita trying to get back to his feet but Kondratuk is in full control for now.
Keita is in bad spot here.
Keita trying to control the hands but Kondratuk breaks the grip.
Kondratuk softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kondratuk lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Keita hold on?!
Kondratuk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Kondratuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Kondratuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kondratuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Keita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keita misses with a two punch combination.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Keita misses.
Keita throws a series of strikes that have Kondratuk backpedaling.
No joy there for Kondratuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keita is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Keita.
Kondratuk feints and as Keita raises his hands in defense, Kondratuk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kondratuk is in close to Keita's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kondratuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kondratuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
Kondratuk stays in close to Keita's body and controls the position.
Keita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kondratuk is controlling him.
Kondratuk stays in close to Keita's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondratuk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Keita is looking to stand up but Kondratuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kondratuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita keeping full guard, as Kondratuk tries to pass.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Kondratuk from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keita throws a combination that misses
and Kondratuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kondratuk.
A frustrated look appears on Kondratuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kondratuk jumps into guard, dragging Keita to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kondratuk wants to sweep here but Keita controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kondratuk is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kondratuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kondratuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kondratuk stands up over Keita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kondratuk wants to get up but he can't break Keita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kondratuk won't allow Keita to get back to his feet.
Kondratuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Keita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kondratuk is controlling him.
Kondratuk wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Kondratuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control the position.
Kondratuk advances position into side control!
Kondratuk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Keita is not content to let Kondratuk control the position.
Kondratuk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kondratuk tries to move to mount but Keita blocks the move with his legs.
Keita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keita wants to stand up but Kondratuk manages to regain full guard.
Kondratuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondratuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Keita wants to stand but Kondratuk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kondratuk looking to control.
Kondratuk wants to stand but Keita is controlling the position.
Kondratuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keita's guard.
Kondratuk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kondratuk landing some decent shots from guard.
Kondratuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
Kondratuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keita controls Kondratuk momentarily but Kondratuk frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Kondratuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Kondratuk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keita falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kondratuk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keita letting Kondratuk take a breather here.
Keita is looking to break free of the clinch but Kondratuk has double underhooks.
Keita tries to break the clinch but Kondratuk is controlling the position.
Kondratuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keita is trying to push Kondratuk away but Kondratuk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keita tries to circle away but Kondratuk has him pinned against the cage.
Kondratuk working hard to break the clinch.
Keita can't break the clinch.
Kondratuk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kondratuk breaks the clinch.
Keita misses with the combination.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
Kondratuk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Keita is looking to regain half guard here but Kondratuk keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kondratuk wants to stand but Keita is controlling his arm.
Keita tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kondratuk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Keita tries to hold on but Kondratuk pushes him away.
Keita taking shots to the head.
Dmitry Kondratuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kondratuk working the ground and pound effectively.
Keita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kondratuk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Keita is surviving well by controlling Kondratuk's body position as best he can.
Kondratuk controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kondratuk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Keita is surviving well by controlling Kondratuk's body position as best he can.
Kondratuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keita tries to lock up and control but Kondratuk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keita is trying to stand.
Kondratuk raining down shots from the mount!
Kondratuk lands a couple of good shots and Keita has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Keita showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kondratuk throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Keita!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Keita right now.
Kondratuk is persistently looking for the submission but Keita is defending it well.
Keita wants to get back to his feet.
Kondratuk has the hooks in. Keita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kondratuk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Keita is defending well though. Kondratuk let's go of the attempt for now.
Keita is keeping busy.
Kondratuk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Keita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita covers up after that shot from Kondratuk.
Kondratuk keeps control of the position easily here as Keita tries to buck him off.
Kondratuk is landing with strikes from the back.
Kondratuk is hanging on to Keita's back as he tries to escape.
Kondratuk connects with a big shot to the side of Keita's head.
Keita is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kondratuk is landing with strikes. Keita can't take much more of this.
Keita trying to get back to his feet but Kondratuk is in full control for now.
Kondratuk biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Kondratuk really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Kondratuk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keita scores with a jab to the head.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
Keita misses with a few strikes there.
Keita connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Keita.
Kondratuk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keita's guard.
Kondratuk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kondratuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kondratuk controls the pace.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Kondratuk from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondratuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keita wants to get back to his feet but Kondratuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Kondratuk from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kondratuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita wants to stand and escape but Kondratuk is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kondratuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kondratuk is in Keita's guard.
Kondratuk trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Kondratuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keita is trying to keep Kondratuk in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita wants to stand up but Kondratuk is controlling him.
Kondratuk lands a couple of digs.
Kondratuk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keita wants to stand and escape but Kondratuk is having none of it.
Keita is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kondratuk dives into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kondratuk works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Keita takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Keita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kondratuk off and has taken his back!
Keita controlling well, preventing Kondratuk from escaping the position.
Kondratuk wants to get back to his feet.
Keita is not going to allow Kondratuk to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kondratuk is really stuck here.
Keita gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Keita throws a right hand that Kondratuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kondratuk also avoids with ease.
Keita misses with a two punch combination.
Keita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kondratuk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kondratuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kondratuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kondratuk wanted to stand there but Keita had control of the position.
Keita has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kondratuk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Keita is trying to push Kondratuk away but Kondratuk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.
Kondratuk decides to pull guard.
Kondratuk is trying to control the position but Keita postures up.
Kondratuk trying to control the position here.
Kondratuk is continuing to stall.
Kondratuk working a defensive guard here.
Kondratuk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kondratuk has a closed guard, preventing Keita from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Keita had his way with Dmitry Kondratuk in that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Kondratuk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Keita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kondratuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kondratuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keita was well out of range. Poor timing from Kondratuk.
Keita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keita displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kondratuk is rocked!
Keita shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kondratuk takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Keita sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kondratuk bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Keita!
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hype
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pop
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