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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Fox (ranked 25252 p4p, 24703 weight class) and Adan Jereny (ranked 642 p4p, 693 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adan Jereny!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jereny misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Fox misses the target.
Jereny throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Jereny is pawing at Fox, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Fox's nose. Fox is badly hurt! Jereny pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Fox tries desperately to hold on but Jereny is relentless in his assault! As Fox receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jereny away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Jereny!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helios Primo (ranked 6494 p4p, 5989 weight class) and Taras Hnatchuk (ranked 594 p4p, 558 weight class). Primo comes to the cage accompanied by Get Buck. Taras Hnatchuk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helios Primo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taras Hnatchuk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Primo has managed to clinch.
Hnatchuk is trying to pull guard but Primo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hnatchuk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
Primo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Primo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hnatchuk tries to break the clinch but Primo is controlling the position.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Primo missing with knees to the body.
Primo lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Primo.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
Hnatchuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Primo to keep the fight standing.
Hnatchuk looks winded!
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Primo tries to throw a body punch but Hnatchuk avoids it by throwing Primo back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
Hnatchuk prevents a body shot from Primo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primo lands an elbow that stopped Hnatchuk in his tracks for a moment.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Primo lands an elbow that stopped Hnatchuk in his tracks for a moment.
Hnatchuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Helios Primo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Hnatchuk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
Primo scores a nice knee to the body.
Primo working Hnatchuk over with knees to the body.
Primo misses with a punch to the body.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
Primo lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo misses with a punch to the body.
Primo lands a nice shot to the body.
Primo can't find room to land a body shot as Hnatchuk controls the action.
Primo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Primo scores with a shot to the side of Hnatchuk's head.
Hnatchuk prevents a body shot from Primo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Primo.
Primo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo landing knees to the head.
Hnatchuk prevents a body shot from Primo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Primo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
Primo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hnatchuk is defending well for now.
Primo missing with knees to the body.
Hnatchuk is trying to push Primo away but Primo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Primo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Primo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hnatchuk controls his hands.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Primo.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hnatchuk avoiding damage as Primo throws knees to the body.
Hnatchuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hnatchuk won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hnatchuk's elbow.
Primo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Primo lands with a light punch inside.
Primo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Primo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Primo working Hnatchuk over with knees to the body.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnatchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
Hnatchuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnatchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Primo obliges.
Primo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Primo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hnatchuk's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primo tries to work over Hnatchuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Primo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Primo tries to work over Hnatchuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Primo.
Primo working Hnatchuk over with knees to the body.
Primo gets through Hnatchuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Primo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Primo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Primo lands an elbow just above Hnatchuk 's eye.
Primo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hnatchuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Primo scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Primo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Primo clinches with his opponent.
Hnatchuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Primo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hnatchuk's elbow.
Hnatchuk misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Primo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hnatchuk.
Hnatchuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Primo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hnatchuk is defending well for now.
Primo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Primo lands an uppercut.
Primo can't find room to land a body shot as Hnatchuk controls the action.
Helios Primo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Primo.
Primo crunches a lovely knee into Hnatchuk's ribcage.
Hnatchuk is breathing heavily.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Primo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Primo.
Primo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Primo lands an elbow inside that Hnatchuk shrugs off.
Primo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Primo obliges.
Primo landing knees to the body.
Primo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hnatchuk can do to turn this around?
Primo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hnatchuk is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Primo obliges.
A short body shot lands from Primo as the two fighters clinch.
Primo scores a nice knee to the body.
Primo 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.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Primo.
Primo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Primo is leaning against Hnatchuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Primo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Primo tries to throw a body punch but Hnatchuk avoids it by throwing Primo back against the cage.
Primo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Primo.
Nice elbow from Primo.
Hnatchuk misses with a punch to the body.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Primo obliges.
Hnatchuk jumps guard but Primo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Primo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Primo lands an elbow inside that Hnatchuk shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Primo.
Primo connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
Primo is leaning against Hnatchuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Primo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hnatchuk is defending well for now.
Primo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Primo lands an elbow that stopped Hnatchuk in his tracks for a moment.
Hnatchuk tries to pull guard but Primo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Primo lands an elbow inside that Hnatchuk shrugs off.
Primo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Primo can't find room to land a body shot as Hnatchuk controls the action.
Primo lands an elbow just above Hnatchuk 's eye.
Primo lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Primo.
Primo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hnatchuk won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo landing knees to the body.
Primo lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primo working aggressively here.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
Primo lands an elbow inside.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnatchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
Primo lands a left hand.
Primo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Primo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primo.
Primo lands a nice knee to the body.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Primo working Hnatchuk over with knees to the body.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
Primo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Primo fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Primo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hnatchuk dodges the punch combination from Primo.
Hnatchuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Helios Primo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hnatchuk counters with a series of strikes. Primo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hnatchuk.
Primo rushes Hnatchuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Primo stops a takedown attempt from Hnatchuk.
Primo lands an uppercut.
Primo lands a nice elbow.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnatchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Primo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Primo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Primo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hnatchuk won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo lands a nice elbow.
Primo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Primo misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primo is pressed up against the cage. Hnatchuk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Primo down to the mat. Primo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Primo drives through and clinches with Hnatchuk against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Primo.
Primo scores with a knee to the head.
Primo lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Primo.
Primo lands a left hand.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnatchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Primo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hnatchuk won't want to take too many of those.
Primo with a knee to the head.
Primo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Primo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hnatchuk's defenses.
Primo lands a nice knee to the body.
Primo lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Primo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primo tries to work over Hnatchuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hnatchuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hnatchuk blocks an elbow strike from Primo.
Hnatchuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hnatchuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Hnatchuk with that takedown attempt.
Helios Primo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Hnatchuk.
Nice shot by Primo.
Primo tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Primo both land. Nice combination.
Primo rushes Hnatchuk and presses him up against the cage.
Hnatchuk wants to get back to striking at distance but Primo won't allow it.
Primo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hnatchuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hnatchuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Primo smiles and moves away.
Primo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hnatchuk.
Primo instigates a clinch.
Primo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Primo lands with a light punch inside.
Primo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnatchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Primo lands an elbow inside that Hnatchuk shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Primo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Primo.
Hnatchuk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Primo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Primo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hnatchuk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hnatchuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Primo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Primo on the inside.
Hnatchuk is trying to maintain a safe position but Primo gets an underhook and turns Hnatchuk into the cage.
Primo lands a body shot.
Primo crunches a lovely knee into Hnatchuk's ribcage.
Primo lands an elbow inside.
Primo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hnatchuk's face.
Primo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Primo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Primo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helios Primo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Primo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taras Hnatchuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primo landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helios Primo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Primo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helios Primo!
An out of breath Helios Primo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 5685 p4p, 6175 weight class) and Russel Crow (ranked 540 p4p, 572 weight class). Russel Crow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandr Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russel Crow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow clinches up with Karelin and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow.
Karelin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin blocks the elbow strike.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karelin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karelin has hold of one of Crow's legs. Crow is fighting the takedown attempt but Karelin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Karelin wanted to stand there but Crow had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crow avoid being mounted?
Karelin throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
Karelin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crow sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karelin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Crow works to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crow's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
No luck for Crow with that takedown attempt.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Karelin shoots in and bounces Crow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Karelin passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Crow defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Crow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karelin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crow bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice body kick from Crow.
Karelin rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Crow is trying to push Karelin away but Karelin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karelin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow has closed the distance and engaged Karelin in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crow can't fight it off and eventually Karelin manages to take the fight to the floor. Crow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crow pushes Karelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karelin lands a nice shot that snaps Crow's head back.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow clinches with his opponent.
Karelin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karelin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crow smiles and moves away.
Crow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crow is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crow lands a head kick!
Karelin wants to clinch but Crow slips to the side
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
Aleksandr Karelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow moves out of range as Karelin throws a body kick.
Crow is looking for the big counter here.
Karelin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crow was covering up waiting for the punch and Karelin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crow is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karelin, into his guard.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aleksandr Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working Crow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crow!
Karelin manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karelin can't break the clinch.
Karelin is looking to control Crow's arms but Crow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karelin has his back to the cage.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow throws a nice head kick!
Karelin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crow is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karelin throws a leg kick that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Karelin ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karelin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin tries to clinch up.
Karelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karelin is in Crow's guard.
Crow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karelin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karelin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin distracts Crow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crow keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow scores with a head kick.
Crow looks for a takedown but Karelin sprawls well.
Aleksandr Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Crow.
Crow tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
Karelin darts in and clinches Crow up against the cage.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crow is pressed up against the cage. Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crow down to the mat. Crow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karelin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karelin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the head but Crow blocks with his arms.
Karelin is trying to trip Crow. He has hold of a leg but Crow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karelin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Crow wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crow is proving hard to escape from.
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Crow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Ross (ranked 4849 p4p, 4966 weight class) and Josh Mane (ranked 559 p4p, 568 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Mane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Mane tries to counter it with a takedown but Ross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
Ross dodges the ground and pound from Mane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane is looking to take a break and control but Ross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ross is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane controlling the position from side mount.
Mane working away.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Ross is trying to improve his position.
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.
Mane laying and praying for a moment but Ross takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane wants to stand up but Ross manages to regain full guard.
Ross looking for subs off his back but Mane has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mane in particular looking to stall.
Mane postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ross to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Mane lands a slapping body shot.
Mane goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
Ross is looking to counter the offense by Mane and move into the clinch.
Mane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Mane ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bubba Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Mane.
Ross shoots in but Mane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mane clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Mane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ross avoids the body shot from Mane.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Mane sprawls well.
Mane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mane tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mane has his takedown stuffed
and Ross counters with a left and a right that stings Mane.
Mane swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Mane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Mane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bubba Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Mane.
Ross dives in and grabs Mane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mane pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane scores with a spinning back kick!
Ross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ross trying to control the position.
Ross is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mane content to stall in guard here.
Mane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mane uses it to pass to side control.
Mane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mane advances to full mount.
Mane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane cracks Ross with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mane raining down shots from the mount!
Mane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ross is looking to escape.
Mane cracks Ross with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ross, who protects the arm well.
Ross tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross can't do much from the bottom here.
Mane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Mane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross pushes Mane off and gets back to his feet.
Mane scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mane closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Mane pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mane wants it to stay on the feet.
Mane shoots in but Ross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bubba Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Mane.
Ross tries to clinch but Mane is having none of it.
Mane connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ross to the ground. Mane is now in Ross's guard.
Ross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mane tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Mane blocks the low kick.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown. Mane tries to sprawl out of it but Ross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Josh Mane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mane duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mane throws a head kick that misses
and Ross counters by clinching up.
Ross stalling against the cage.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mane gets control of Ross's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mane has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
Mane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane is adopting a defensive guard.
Ross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mane passes into half guard.
Mane stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Mane.
I've got Mane 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Mane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between August Jeaux (ranked 5148 p4p, 4374 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 497 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as FullOf Hiddens enters the cage!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens fails with the takedown.
Hiddens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Jeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiddens moves in looking to clinch but Jeaux pushes him off.
Jeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Jeaux ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiddens.
Jeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Jeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a nice head shot.
Hiddens tries to clinch but Jeaux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeaux throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Jeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Jeaux connects with a body shot.
Hiddens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeaux.
Jeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeaux gets caught napping as Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown. Jeaux manages to retain guard.
Hiddens controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeaux tries to get out of the position.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiddens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeaux has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiddens advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeaux seems a little lost for a moment, as Hiddens dominates the positioning.
Hiddens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiddens tries for a kimura but Jeaux is defending well.
Hiddens 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 Jeaux's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jeaux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiddens, as that shot connected.
Jeaux staying out of range there.
Jeaux avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeaux.
Hiddens loads up on a big right hand but Jeaux slips the punch.
August Jeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeaux.
Hiddens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeaux missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeaux lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
That's time! Jeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Hiddens throws a jab when Jeaux was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeaux at a distance.
Jeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Jeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiddens.
Jeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Jeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hiddens needs to keep his hands up - Jeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Jeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
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!
Hiddens slips a straight right by Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Jeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeaux.
Good exchange - Jeaux coming out on top.
Hiddens swings for the body but Jeaux moves out of range.
Jeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Hiddens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiddens scores with a jab. Jeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt - Jeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiddens throws a combination that misses
and Jeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiddens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiddens counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeaux blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hiddens does no damage.
A jab lands there for Hiddens.
Jeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiddens.
Jeaux swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens walks into a stiff left hand from Jeaux.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Jeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens misses with a right hand
and Jeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeaux moves away.
Jeaux misses with a straight right.
Hiddens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeaux.
Hiddens cracks Jeaux with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Jeaux.
Jeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiddens misses the jab.
It looked like Jeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux looks to land a right hand but Hiddens moved out of range.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeaux cracks Hiddens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeaux manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens tries to clinch but Jeaux is having none of it.
Jeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Jab from Hiddens.
Jeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hiddens.
Jeaux lands with a right hand.
Jeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeaux dips to his left and cracks Hiddens with an uppercut!
Hiddens throws a nice looking combination but Jeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeaux stuns Hiddens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a looping left.
Hiddens throws out a counter right but Jeaux avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens lands with a right hand.
Hiddens moves to clinch but Jeaux breaks away
enabling Jeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Jeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Jeaux throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hiddens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeaux moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
Jeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiddens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Jeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiddens is looking to clinch.
Jeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeaux throws the left hand but Hiddens avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Jeaux lands with a good body shot.
Jeaux needs to keep his hands up - Hiddens had a free shot at his head there.
Hiddens cracks Jeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hiddens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Jeaux misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches.
Jeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeaux tries to throw a body punch but Hiddens avoids it by throwing Jeaux back against the cage.
Hiddens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeaux misses with the head strike.
Hiddens manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiddens scores with a leg kick.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Jeaux slips under a jab.
Hiddens throws a series of punches but Jeaux avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux tries to move into range but Hiddens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeaux throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeaux moves away.
Jeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiddens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Jeaux.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeaux.
Hiddens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiddens throws a body punch but Jeaux moves out of range.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Jeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiddens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeaux.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens moves away from the strike by Jeaux.
Jeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jeaux lunges at Hiddens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiddens's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Jeaux throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
August Jeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiddens's hands.
Jeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Jeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeaux.
Jeaux is looking to counter punch.
Hiddens takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeaux throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Jeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Hiddens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeaux.
And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hiddens 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
August Jeaux was interviewed post fight and said 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Subject Fourteen (ranked 4324 p4p, 5513 weight class) and Amaru Shakur (ranked 368 p4p, 423 weight class). Fourteen's entrance music is BTS ON. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Subject Fourteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amaru Shakur!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourteen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shakur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakur. That snapped Fourteen's head back.
Fourteen dives in and grabs Shakur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shakur pushes down on Fourteen's head and hops out.
Fourteen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakur.
Fourteen misses with a takedown
enabling Shakur to counter with a crisp jab.
Subject Fourteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fourteen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fourteen misses with a takedown
enabling Shakur to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fourteen tries for a takedown but Shakur circles away easily
and Shakur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Fourteen is rocked!
Fourteen tries to clinch but Shakur moves away
and Shakur counters with a crisp right that sends Fourteen to the canvas! Shakur follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Shakur!
Our winner, Amaru Shakur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie IV (ranked 3739 p4p, 5234 weight class) and Kirill Dudarev (ranked 368 p4p, 505 weight class). Charlie IV has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Dudarev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudarev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
IV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudarev has time to react.
 It looks like Kirill Dudarev has been cut.
Dudarev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Dudarev fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by IV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of IV.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV slaps away a takedown attempt from Dudarev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charlie IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Dudarev.
Dudarev shoots in for a takedown but IV shows good takedown defense.
Dudarev shoots in looking for a takedown but IV manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dudarev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudarev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
IV missing with a left hand there. Dudarev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IV cracks Dudarev with a hook to the temple - Dudarev is on wobbly legs here! IV swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dudarev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! IV wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Everett (ranked 3714 p4p, 5339 weight class) and Andre Douglas (ranked 337 p4p, 416 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wallace Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Everett 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.
Everett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglas's guard.
Everett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Everett seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas trying to control from the bottom.
Everett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Everett is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett stands up from Douglas's guard - Everett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Everett moves into the clinch.
Everett jumps guard.
Everett is looking for a triangle but Douglas pushes his legs off easily.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Douglas on the ground.
Everett is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Everett has Douglas pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Everett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Everett instigates a clinch.
Everett drags the fight down to the ground.
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Douglas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Douglas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Everett keeping hold of Douglas's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Everett tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Everett actively working from the bottom here.
Douglas tries to pass to full mount but Everett defends it.
Everett is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas is keen to just control but Everett is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Everett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Everett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Everett breaks the clinch.
Everett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Douglas.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Everett is able to avoid easily.
Douglas connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Everett.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses
and Everett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Everett wants to stand but Douglas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Douglas is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Everett controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Douglas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douglas is working an open guard so Everett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas connects with a high kick.
It looks like Wallace Everett has been cut.
Everett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Everett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Everett happy to just control the position for now.
Douglas tries to bench press Everett off him but Everett keeps the position.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Douglas is trying to control Everett's posture but Everett avoids it.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Everett connects with a decent elbow.
Douglas struggling a bit here.
Douglas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Everett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Douglas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Everett but great work by Douglas.
Everett tries to buck Douglas off but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Everett can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Everett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Douglas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Douglas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Douglas working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wallace Everett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Everett has managed to clinch.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Everett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Everett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Douglas sprawls well initially but Everett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Everett is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas trying to hold on to Everett's head to control him but Everett postures up.
Everett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Douglas is just riding it out for now. Everett eventually gives up the hold.
Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Everett is looking for a kimura here.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
Everett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Douglas thumps Everett with a low kick.
Everett blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Andre Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Douglas misses.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Everett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Douglas to the mat! Douglas manages to get full guard.
Douglas working for a triangle but Everett defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Douglas cracks Everett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wallace Everett.
I think Everett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Everett!
A very excited looking Wallace Everett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Ovcharenko (ranked 3360 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Gervasio Gervasio (ranked 423 p4p, 564 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 St Petersburg, Vitaly Ovcharenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gervasio Gervasio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gervasio forces Ovcharenko back against the cage and clinches.
Gervasio fails to pull guard.
Gervasio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ovcharenko prevents it.
Ovcharenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovcharenko being controlled against the cage.
Gervasio jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovcharenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervasio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ovcharenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gervasio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ovcharenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gervasio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko won't allow Gervasio to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovcharenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervasio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovcharenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ovcharenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ovcharenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ovcharenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervasio has wrist control.
Ovcharenko postures up.
Ovcharenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ovcharenko cracks Gervasio with a solid left hand.
Ovcharenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ovcharenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gervasio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ovcharenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gervasio looking for a sweep. Not yet Gervasio, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervasio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ovcharenko's guard.
Ovcharenko keeping full guard, as Gervasio tries to pass.
Ovcharenko is trying to control the position but Gervasio postures up.
Ovcharenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ovcharenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervasio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko wants to sweep here but Gervasio controlling him for the moment.
Gervasio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ovcharenko wants to stand but Gervasio is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ovcharenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Gervasio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gervasio closes the distance and pushes Ovcharenko back into the cage.
Gervasio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ovcharenko up against the cage.
Gervasio tries to pull guard but Ovcharenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Gervasio drops back down to his feet.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ovcharenko working hard to break the clinch.
Gervasio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovcharenko cracks Gervasio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gervasio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovcharenko misses with a low kick.
Gervasio darts in looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko gets double underhooks and turns Gervasio into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gervasio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Ovcharenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gervasio tries for a takedown but Ovcharenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ovcharenko scores with a shot to the body.
Vitaly Ovcharenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovcharenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ovcharenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gervasio is just out of range.
Ovcharenko misses with a double jab.
Ovcharenko misses the shot to the body.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gervasio moves out of range of the leg kick from Ovcharenko.
Gervasio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko circles away.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
Ovcharenko throws a right hand that Gervasio ducks under and follows up with a left that Gervasio also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ovcharenko lands with a hook. Gervasio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ovcharenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Gervasio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ovcharenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vitaly Ovcharenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ovcharenko lands a jab to Gervasio's midsection.
Gervasio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ovcharenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ovcharenko throws a series of punches but Gervasio moves out of range.
Ovcharenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ovcharenko loads up on a big right hand but Gervasio slips the punch.
Ovcharenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gervasio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gervasio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gervasio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ovcharenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gervasio wants a takedown.
Gervasio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ovcharenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervasio manages to break the clinch.
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
Gervasio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ovcharenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovcharenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ovcharenko misses with a body kick.
Ovcharenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gervasio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ovcharenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Ovcharenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ovcharenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ovcharenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gervasio wants to clinch.
Ovcharenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gervasio is just out of range.
Gervasio takes one on the button.
Gervasio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ovcharenko but Ovcharenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Gervasio tries to get set, Ovcharenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Gervasio manages to avoid the attempt.
Ovcharenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gervasio shoots for a takedown but Ovcharenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Ovcharenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ovcharenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ovcharenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko misses with a body shot.
Ovcharenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gervasio defending well as Ovcharenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ovcharenko misses with a few strikes there.
Gervasio throws a counter combo.
Gervasio closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gervasio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovcharenko throws a hook to the side of Gervasio's head but Gervasio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ovcharenko throws a chopping leg kick but Gervasio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ovcharenko looks to land a combination but Gervasio avoids it well.
Ovcharenko throws a nice looking combination but Gervasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovcharenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gervasio can do to turn this around?
Ovcharenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gervasio counters with a series of strikes. Ovcharenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gervasio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Ovcharenko dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Gervasio closes the distance and clinches.
Gervasio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ovcharenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gervasio tries a body shot but Ovcharenko blocks it.
Ovcharenko breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gervasio.
Ovcharenko scores with the left hand. Gervasio knows he should have avoided that one.
Gervasio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovcharenko swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ovcharenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitaly Ovcharenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.
Gervasio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gervasio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ovcharenko throws a low kick but Gervasio moves out of range easily.
Gervasio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Ovcharenko does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko jabs at Gervasio's body.
Gervasio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ovcharenko goes for a double leg but Gervasio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gervasio continues to drive forward.
Gervasio tries to pull guard but Ovcharenko won't allow it.
Gervasio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ovcharenko is defending well.
Gervasio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gervasio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ovcharenko is defending well for now.
Gervasio breaks from the clinch.
Gervasio blocks a jab.
Ovcharenko throws a series of punches but Gervasio avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko throws a body punch but Gervasio moves out of range.
Gervasio clinches.
Gervasio can't get the takedown.
Gervasio manages to break the clinch.
Gervasio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gervasio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ovcharenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovcharenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Gervasio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 Gervasio is rocked!
Gervasio has his takedown stuffed
and Ovcharenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gervasio is still on wobbly legs! Can Ovcharenko finish him?
Ovcharenko lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko lands a nice hook to Gervasio's body. Gervasio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ovcharenko sizes up Gervasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ovcharenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Ovcharenko throws a hook but Gervasio avoids it easily.
Gervasio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovcharenko tries to avoid it but Gervasio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovcharenko to the ground. Ovcharenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vitaly Ovcharenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovcharenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovcharenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Gervasio wants to clinch.
Gervasio fails to land the takedown.
Gervasio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ovcharenko lands a nice shot that snaps Gervasio's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovcharenko throws a nice looking combination but Gervasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gervasio throws out a counter right but Ovcharenko avoids it with no problem.
Ovcharenko misses with a two punch combination.
Gervasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovcharenko is just out of range.
Ovcharenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gervasio counters with a left and a right that stings Ovcharenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gervasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Ovcharenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gervasio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gervasio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ovcharenko's head.
Gervasio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ovcharenko at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gervasio.
Gervasio seems to have recovered his senses.
Ovcharenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Gervasio off the cage and back into range.
Ovcharenko swinging wildly here.
Gervasio Gervasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaly Ovcharenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gervasio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Ovcharenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ovcharenko, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Ovcharenko!
Vitaly Ovcharenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugsy Seigel (ranked 3064 p4p, 5275 weight class) and Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 312 p4p, 511 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bonzela Franco working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seigel is looking for a sweep.
Seigel is trying to control Bonzela Franco's posture but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Bonzela Franco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Seigel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonzela Franco tries for a kimura but Seigel is defending well.
Seigel tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Bonzela Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position but Seigel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Bonzela Franco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bonzela Franco has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Seigel is bucking up trying to escape but Bonzela Franco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Seigel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonzela Franco.
The referee warns Seigel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bonzela Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonzela Franco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bonzela Franco looking to finish with strikes here!
Bonzela Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bonzela Franco has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Seigel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
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