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CMMA 108 Wagner v Mahogany PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Pablo Ernesto (ranked 2914 p4p, 24681 weight class) and Trike Quicky (ranked 168 p4p, 348 weight class). Quicky has chosen Tupac - Fortune and Fame as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Pablo Ernesto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trike Quicky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernesto clinches up with Quicky and pushes him back against the cage.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
Quicky looking for a takedown.
Ernesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Quicky wants a takedown but no success here.
Quicky is looking to take this one to the mat.
El Pablo Ernesto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trike Quicky.
Ernesto gets underhooks to prevent Quicky's takedown attempt.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Quicky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quicky's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Quicky looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quicky.
Ernesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernesto.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernesto.
Ernesto cracks Quicky with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ernesto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Ernesto.
Quicky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ernesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
Ernesto scores with a shot to the side of Quicky's head.
Quicky throws an elbow but it misses.
Ernesto lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quicky or not.
Ernesto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ernesto gets underhooks to prevent Quicky's takedown attempt.
Ernesto pushes Quicky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ernesto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto digs a right hand underneath Quicky's ribcage. Quicky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernesto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quickys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto lands an uppercut.
Ernesto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quickys head.
Ernesto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quicky.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto presses Quicky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ernesto lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernesto cracks Quicky with a nice body shot.
Ernesto digs a right hand into Quicky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quicky's gas tank.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quicky or not.
Ernesto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ernesto digs a right hand underneath Quicky's ribcage. Quicky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ernesto.
 Quicky is rocked!
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
Quicky is still on wobbly legs! Can Ernesto finish him?
Ernesto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quickys head.
Quicky wants to take the fight to the mat but Ernesto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ernesto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
Ernesto lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ernesto.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
A shot in the inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body shot.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto lands a shot to the body.
Ernesto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Ernesto.
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
Ernesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto works on Quicky's body with a couple of short punches.
Ernesto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ernesto is leaning against Quicky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ernesto lands with a light punch inside.
Ernesto works on Quicky's body with a couple of short punches.
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ernesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto digs a right hand underneath Quicky's ribcage. Quicky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernesto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ernesto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ernesto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
Ernesto presses Quicky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
El Pablo Ernesto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ernesto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quicky, pushing him back against the cage.
Quicky seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quickys head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ernesto pushes Quicky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ernesto lands a left hand.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body shot.
Ernesto pushes Quicky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto scores with a hook to the body.
Ernesto pushes Quicky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quicky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ernesto after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Ernesto.
Quicky is breathing heavily.
Ernesto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ernesto - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernesto is working Quicky over against the cage.
Ernesto lands a body shot.
Ernesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ernesto works on Quicky's body with a couple of short punches.
Ernesto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto presses Quicky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ernesto digs a right hand underneath Quicky's ribcage. Quicky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernesto lands a body shot.
Ernesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Ernesto pushes Quicky against the cage. Ernesto is working some dirty boxing. Ernesto pushes off with a quick right hook! Quicky goes down! Quicky tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ernesto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Pablo Ernesto!
After winning the bout, El Pablo Ernesto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Trike Quicky stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw man, not again. I hate losing. But I will come back stronger! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 3583 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 508 p4p, 500 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov throws a perfectly timed hook that sends OConnor crashing down! OConnor tries to stagger back to his feet but Popkov just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused OConnor asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riyu Mendes (ranked 2913 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Julian Bashir (ranked 392 p4p, 479 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good gas tank |
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 It looks like Julian Bashir has been cut.
Bashir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes is leaning against Bashir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bashir takes a shot to the head.
Mendes can't find room to land a body shot as Bashir controls the action.
Mendes pushes Bashir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bashir swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes jumps guard but Bashir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Mendes.
Mendes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Bashir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riyu Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Mendes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bashir.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendes.
Bashir lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bashir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Bashir.
Bashir lands a right hand.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Bashir.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Bashir won't allow it.
Bashir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bashir backwards.
Bashir has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mendes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bashir can turn it around.
Bashir manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Bashir blocks the low kick.
Mendes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.
Mendes lands a leg kick that knocks Bashir off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bashir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes throws a push kick but Bashir slaps the foot to one side.
Mendes misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes feints and then cracks Bashir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashir down.
Bashir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendes, pushing him back against the cage.
Bashir is trying to push Mendes away but Mendes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bashir is trying to force a seperation but Mendes has the dominant position.
Mendes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bashir lands a body punch.
Bashir swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bashir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Bashir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Mendes misses
and Bashir counters with a straight right hand.
Bashir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Bashir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendes is looking to chop away at Bashir's legs.
Bashir throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Bashir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashir.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bashir.
Mendes takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Mendes feints and then cracks Bashir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashir down.
Bashir moves out of range as Mendes throws a body kick.
Mendes throws an off balance right hand
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
Mendes rushes Bashir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mendes.
Bashir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bashir lands with a light punch inside.
Bashir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendes is keeping busy.
Bashir working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendes.
Bashir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes scores with a kick to the body.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendes's hands.
Riyu Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Bashir there.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Bashir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendes connects with a jab.
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bashir misses.
Mendes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bashir jabs at Mendes's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bashir moves away from the strike by Mendes.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bashir's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Riyu Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Bashir's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bashir lands a jab to Mendes's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Bashir scores with a shot to the body.
Bashir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Bashir.
Julian Bashir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bashir wants to clinch up but Mendes keeps it at a distance.
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bashir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendes misses with an uppercut
and Bashir counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes misses with a body shot
and Bashir counters with a left to the body.
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Bashir back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir prevents a body shot from Mendes.
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
Mendes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bashir breaks from the clinch.
Bashir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bashir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bashir lands a nice shot that snaps Mendes's head back.
Mendes darts in looking for a takedown but Bashir gets double underhooks and turns Mendes into the cage.
Mendes drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendes is looking for a triangle here but Bashir uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mendes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bashir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Bashir is controlling well.
Bashir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendes defending well though.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Bashir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Mendes is staying active underneath Bashir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes tries to roll over but Bashir keeps him under control.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bashir.
Bashir is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bashir trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bashir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendes tries to roll over but Bashir keeps him under control.
Bashir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes is not content to let Bashir control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bashir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendes closes the distance but Bashir moves to the side
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashir.
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Bashir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julian Bashir's cut.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bashir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashir misses the jab.
Bashir loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
Nice cross by Bashir.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Mendes.
Mendes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendes forces Bashir back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bashir.
Bashir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bashir.
Riyu Mendes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bashir misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes fails to pull guard.
Bashir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Bashir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes tries to work over Bashir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
Bashir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bashir is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendes has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bashir to keep the fight standing.
Bashir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
A short right from Bashir.
Bashir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riyu Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashir. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.
Bashir throws an off balance right hand
and Mendes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashir misses with a low kick as Mendes jumps back.
Mendes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Julian Bashir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir misses with a hook.
Mendes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bashir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendes doesn't seem phased though.
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bashir to score with a decent uppercut.
Mendes moves out of range as Bashir strikes.
Bashir throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes jabs at Bashir's body.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashir gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a body punch.
Mendes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bashir fails to land.
Mendes wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to break free but Bashir has control.
Bashir misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mendes.
Bashir breaks from the clinch.
Bashir throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
Mendes cracks Bashir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bashir misses with a low kick.
Mendes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Bashir checks the leg kick.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bashir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Bashir walks into a jab.
Bashir is rocked!
Bashir is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mendes just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Bashir has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riyu Mendes!
After winning the bout, Riyu Mendes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacDoughall (ranked 3316 p4p, 3853 weight class) and Pitt Longstaff (ranked 449 p4p, 517 weight class). Longstaff has chosen Death Grips - Bottomless Pit as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pitt Longstaff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstaff throws a combination that misses
and MacDoughall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacDoughall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacDoughall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Longstaff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacDoughall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longstaff jabs at MacDoughall's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longstaff. MacDoughall does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like MacDoughall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longstaff throws a right hand that MacDoughall ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDoughall also avoids with ease.
Longstaff looks to land a combination but MacDoughall avoids it well.
Longstaff tries to bum rush MacDoughall with a series of wild strikes but MacDoughall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longstaff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDoughall manages to avoid it.
Longstaff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDoughall manages to avoid it.
Pitt Longstaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longstaff misses with an uppercut. MacDoughall saw that one coming.
Longstaff throws a hook but MacDoughall blocks it.
MacDoughall jabs Longstaff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longstaff looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for MacDoughall.
Longstaff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacDoughall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longstaff throws a right and a left that MacDoughall avoids nicely.
MacDoughall avoids a kick to the body.
MacDoughall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by MacDoughall. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDoughall drops Longstaff with a beautiful combination! Longstaff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - MacDoughall is looking for the KO!
Longstaff is rocked!
It looks like Pitt Longstaff has been cut.
MacDoughall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longstaff.
Longstaff is still on wobbly legs! Can MacDoughall finish him?
MacDoughall dodges the punch combination from Longstaff.
Longstaff seems to have recovered his senses.
MacDoughall feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Longstaff sprawling to the canvas! Longstaff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MacDoughall finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDoughall lands a big uppercut and Longstaff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Longstaff looks OK. MacDoughall waves Longstaff back to his feet!
Longstaff throws a hook but MacDoughall blocks it.
MacDoughall lands a big right hand that sends Longstaff crashing to the mat! MacDoughall stays standing though and waves Longstaff back to his feet!
MacDoughall throws an uppercut from hell that sends Longstaff clean off his feet! He's out cold! MacDoughall stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus MacDoughall!
Angus MacDoughall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Harbrant (ranked 2056 p4p, 2897 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 207 p4p, 288 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harbrant throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Harbrant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
Harbrant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Musashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harbrant back to the cage. Musashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Kody Harbrant has been cut.
Harbrant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
Harbrant misses with an uppercut.
Musashi throws a right hand that Harbrant ducks under and follows up with a left that Harbrant also avoids with ease.
Harbrant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Musashi slips under a jab from Harbrant.
Musashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 Harbrant is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Harbrant.
The fighters circling - Harbrant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harbrant instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Harbrant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Harbrant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harbrant throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Harbrant seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Harbrant.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harbrant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Harbrant misses the shot to the body.
Harbrant wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Musashi works over Harbrant's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Harbrant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Musashi eats them both and turns towards Harbrant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Harbrant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Harbrant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musashi as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kody Harbrant's cut is getting worse.
Harbrant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi.
Harbrant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbrant throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Musashi sends Harbrant down but not out. Musashi dives into side control looking to finish.
Harbrant is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Harbrant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harbrant gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant tries to roll over but Musashi keeps him under control.
Harbrant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harbrant pushes a forearm under Musashi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Musashi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kody Harbrant!
Miyamoto Musashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sanderlei Wilva (ranked 1987 p4p, 1411 weight class) and Abdul Kaloev (ranked 276 p4p, 213 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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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanderlei Wilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Kaloev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wilva. No joy for Kaloev on that attempt.
Wilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilva prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilva.
Wilva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanderlei Wilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilva prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaloev is trying to pull guard but Wilva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaloev looking for a takedown.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilva misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaloev wants the takedown. Wilva is fighting it off but Kaloev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilva's guard against the cage.
Wilva trying to control the position here.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Wilva keeps moving.
Wilva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilva tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaloev passes Wilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Wilva tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaloev controlling the pace for now.
Kaloev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaloev is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kaloev extends the arm and Wilva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev!
After the fight, Abdul Kaloev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Jameson (ranked 1486 p4p, 2163 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 214 p4p, 314 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyler Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Misahawa.
Misahawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Misahawa ducks down to avoid it.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misahawa throws a nice looking combination but Jameson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Misahawa.
Jameson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Misahawa misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Misahawa, which made it look bad.
Misahawa throws a counter combo.
Jameson misses with a body kick.
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misahawa is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Misahawa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misahawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Jameson counters with a two punch combo.
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Misahawa ducks down to avoid it.
Jameson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Misahawa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Misahawa circles away easily
and Misahawa moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Misahawa obliges.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Misahawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Misahawa lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misahawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Misahawa connects with a knee to the head.
Misahawa is struggling to control the position.
Misahawa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Misahawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Misahawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Misahawa to work.
Misahawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jameson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Misahawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Misahawa lands a knee to the head.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Misahawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
Jameson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Misahawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but Jameson blocks it.
Misahawa looking to throw knees to the head but Jameson is blocking nicely.
Misahawa drops Jameson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jameson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jameson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Misahawa misses.
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Misahawa scores with a body shot.
Misahawa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Misahawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misahawa lands with a nice body punch.
Jameson throws a combination that misses
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
Misahawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Misahawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jameson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jameson tries to bum rush Misahawa with a series of wild strikes but Misahawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Misahawa sprawls well.
Jameson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misahawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jameson.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Misahawa as he avoids it easily.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Jameson shakes him off and moves away.
Jameson throws a combination that misses
and Misahawa counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Misahawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Misahawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jameson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misahawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameson gets tackled into the cage by Misahawa. Misahawa maintains the clinch.
Misahawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyler Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Misahawa but Misahawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Jameson shakes him off and moves away.
Misahawa looks to land a combination but Jameson avoids it well.
A big right from Jameson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jameson swinging wildly here.
Misahawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misahawa slips a jab and a cross from Jameson.
Jameson shoots for a takedown but Misahawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Jameson shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misahawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jameson.
Jameson is looking for a counter combo.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Misahawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Misahawa.
Jameson dodges the punch combination from Misahawa.
Misahawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Misahawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Jameson misses
and Misahawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jameson thinking.
A combination from Misahawa does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misahawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Misahawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jameson fails with the takedown
and Misahawa counters with a series of strikes. Jameson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Misahawa misses.
Misahawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jameson misses the jab.
Kenichi Misahawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Misahawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jameson circles away quickly and effectively.
Misahawa throws a nice looking combination but Jameson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jameson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Misahawa counters by clinching up.
Misahawa drops Jameson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jameson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Misahawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa connects with a right that clearly hurt Jameson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Misahawa proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Jameson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Misahawa!
Kenichi Misahawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 1166 p4p, 817 weight class) and Vadik Koslov (ranked 174 p4p, 120 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koslov slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Koslov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koslov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Koslov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Koslov moved out of range.
Kushnirov cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koslov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Koslov tries to clinch up
letting Kushnirov counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Koslov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
Koslov takes the fight into the clinch.
Koslov wants the takedown. Kushnirov is fighting it off but Koslov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kushnirov's guard against the cage.
Kushnirov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koslov lands a nice shot that snaps Kushnirov's head back.
Koslov clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kushnirov is defending well.
Koslov looking for a takedown.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses.
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koslov will feel that in the morning.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov sets himself, and Koslov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kushnirov avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov jabs Koslov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Koslov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Koslov forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koslov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Koslov moved away.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Koslov.
Koslov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koslov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy body shot
and Koslov counters by clinching up.
Koslov tightens his grip and picks Kushnirov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kushnirov manages to land in guard.
Kushnirov is wriggling around but Koslov manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koslov thows a huge punch but Kushnirov dodges it nicely.
Koslov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koslov drops an elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kushnirov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov is refusing to be controlled, as Koslov sits in half guard.
Koslov wants to pass the guard but Kushnirov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kushnirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koslov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the head.
Koslov throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Koslov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koslov.
Koslov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koslov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kushnirov as Koslov shoots in.
Kushnirov delivers a nice body kick.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilya Kushnirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koslov can do to turn this around?
Koslov is looking to clinch.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Koslov rushes Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koslov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kushnirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Koslov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kushnirov scores with a nice right hand.
Koslov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kushnirov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koslov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Koslov wants to counter the offense by Kushnirov and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kushnirov finds it's target.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koslov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koslov.
Koslov connects with a crisp jab.
Koslov throws a right hand that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a three punch combo that has Koslov backing up. Koslov nods at Kushnirov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kushnirov jabs Koslov right on the nose. Koslov blinks but takes it well.
Kushnirov connects with a body shot that sends Koslov's belly button to the back.
Kushnirov clobbers Koslov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koslov's head.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick which misses Koslov's front leg but catches the back leg as Koslov tries to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Koslov's head but Koslov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Koslov slips the punch.
Koslov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Koslov avoids it easily.
Kushnirov cracks Koslov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kushnirov lands with a good body shot.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Koslov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Koslov. Koslov maintains the clinch.
Koslov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kushnirov is trying to keep an underhook but Koslov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov tries to roll over but Koslov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koslov lands a nice short elbow.
Koslov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koslov is nestled in close to Kushnirov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koslov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kushnirov's head.
Koslov lands strikes from half guard.
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
Koslov lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Donk. Kushnirov catches Koslov right on the button with a cross.
Koslov swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kushnirov scores with a nice body kick.
Koslov closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koslov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kushnirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koslov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov trying to land knees to the body.
Kushnirov gets underhooks to prevent Koslov's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kushnirov can't fight it off and eventually Koslov manages to take the fight to the floor. Kushnirov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koslov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kushnirov trying to keep a closed guard but Koslov is proving a slippery customer.
Kushnirov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kushnirov, not yet.
Kushnirov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koslov landing some decent shots from guard.
Vadik Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov lands a couple of elbows.
Koslov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koslov prevents Kushnirov from getting back to his feet.
Koslov throwing strikes but missing.
Koslov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kushnirov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov with a nice head shot there.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov has momentary wrist control but Koslov slips an elbow through the middle.
Koslov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koslov on the ground.
Koslov landing with the ground and pound.
Kushnirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koslov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koslov checks it well.
Koslov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Koslov seems unphased.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kushnirov enables Koslov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kushnirov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koslov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koslov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koslov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadik Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kushnirov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
A relieved looking Ilya Kushnirov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army Jr (ranked 2027 p4p, 1152 weight class) and Mustafa Owens (ranked 317 p4p, 172 weight class). Dick Army Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Army Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustafa Owens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Army Jr's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Owens. That's going to slow Army Jr down.
Owens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Army Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Army Jr is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
Army Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Army Jr rushes Owens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Army Jr working Owens over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Owens up against the cage.
Owens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens being controlled against the cage.
Army Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Army Jr misses with the combination.
Owens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Army Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens scores with a jab. Army Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Army Jr.
Owens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Army Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Army Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Owens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army Jr. That did some damage!
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Owens counters with a thumping low kick.
Owens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Army Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOwens.
Army Jr wants to clinch.
Army Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Owens.
Owens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Army Jr will feel that in the morning.
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army Jr.
Owens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Army Jr back to the cage. Owens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Army Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Owens lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Army Jr throws a looping overhand right but Owens ducks down to avoid it.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Army Jr avoids the head kick by Owens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens cracks Army Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Army Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Army Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Army Jr closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.
Owens trying to stall but Army Jr improves his position.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Army Jr lands a right hand.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Army Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Owens.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Owens shrugs off.
Owens prevents a body shot from Army Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Army Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Army Jr scores with a shot to the side of Owens's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens throws an elbow but it misses.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Army Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Owens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owens lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Owens.
Dick Army Jr's cut is getting worse.
Army Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
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.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Army Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens blocks the elbow strike.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Army Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Owens lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Army Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Army Jr leaning against his opponent.
Army Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Army Jr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Army Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Army Jr misses with a knee strike.
Army Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Army Jr, against the cage.
Owens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army Jr.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Army Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Dick Army Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Owens gets through Army Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Owens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army Jr.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Owens pushes Army Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Owens in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
Army Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Owens gets an underhook and turns Army Jr into the cage.
Owens digs a right hand into Army Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Army Jr's gas tank.
Owens misses with some punches.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Army Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Owens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Owens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Army Jr blocks an uppercut.
Owens lands a nice elbow.
Owens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Owens lands with a left to the head.
Owens breaks the clinch.
Army Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Owens.
Owens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Army Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Dick Army Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Owens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army Jr misses with a hook.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Mustafa Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens throws a series of punches but Army Jr moves out of range.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Army Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick.
Army Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Army Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Owens with a hook.
Dick Army Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
Owens gets tackled into the cage by Army Jr. Army Jr maintains the clinch.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Army Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Army Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
That's time! Army Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Owens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Owens cracks a nice hook into Army Jr's ribs.
Owens lands with a shot to the body.
Owens thuds his right hand into Army Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Owens cracks Army Jr with an open hand slap.
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
Owens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Owens.
Owens feints and then cracks Army Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Army Jr down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Owens.
Army Jr drives through and clinches with Owens against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Army Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Owens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Army Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Owens throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Army Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Owens - that will leave a mark!
Owens lands with a kick to the temple. Army Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army Jr has time to react.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens connects with a body shot that sends Army Jr's belly button to the back.
Army Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Owens lands a head kick!
Owens scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Owens lands.
Army Jr is rocked!
Army Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owens.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Army Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Army Jr.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Owens moves away
and Owens counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Army Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Army Jr has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens blocks an uppercut.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Army Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Army Jr as Owens tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens jabs Army Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Army Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Army Jr.
A little jabbing left from Owens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Owens.
Jeez, Dick Army Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Army Jr wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Army Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dick Army Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens cracks Army Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Owens moves away from the strike by Army Jr.
Owens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Owens misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens is looking to slow Army Jr down with leg kicks.
Owens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Army Jr takes a step back to recover.
Owens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid body kick from Owens.
Army Jr has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens lands an elbow that stopped Army Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens delivers a nice body kick.
Army Jr throws the kick towards the body but Owens avoids it.
Mustafa Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Army Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Army Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Owens. Owens obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owens 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens 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.
The defeated Dick Army Jr had this to say: 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 156 p4p, 694 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 24 p4p, 119 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany throws a big counter head kick but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahogany's sensitive parts.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Mahogany closes the distance but Wagner moves to the side
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahogany manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wagner on his heels. He'll look to pass Wagner's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard.
Mahogany is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mahogany looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wagner passes into side control.
Mahogany sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
Mahogany slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mahogany is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Wagner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahogany throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wagner escapes and throws Mahogany's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wagner gets to mount! Mahogany was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahogany is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner is really struggling to control Mahogany but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahogany is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahogany is looking to escape.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner wants to control the pace but Mahogany is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner lands with a nice body punch.
Wagner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wagner lands a high kick!
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wagner feints and then cracks Mahogany's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahogany down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner with a hook.
Mahogany takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahogany's head backwards.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahogany momentarily.
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!
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahogany on the side of the head.
It looks like Wagner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wagner scores with a jab.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner with a hook.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
Wagner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahogany doesn't seem phased though.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mahogany just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWagner.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wagner lands a front kick.
Mahogany checks a leg kick.
Mahogany drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahogany takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wagner swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahogany.
Wagner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahogany takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wagner lands a leg kick that knocks Mahogany off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner lands with a kick to the temple. Mahogany shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahogany. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner 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.
Mahogany throws a lazy head kick
and Wagner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Mahogany knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Mahogany
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner lands with a hook. Mahogany tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Mahogany sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahogany gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooh!!! Wagner has knocked Mahogany down with a huge combo! Wagner steps away and waves a wobbly Mahogany back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mahogany is rocked!
Wagner throws a pinpoint strike between Mahogany's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Mahogany crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Wagner scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Konrad Wagner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Konrad Wagner. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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