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BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Figg (ranked 2647 p4p, 2433 weight class) and Henry Dooseldorf (ranked 360 p4p, 335 weight class). Figg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive. Benny Figg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Dooseldorf's chin.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Figg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dooseldorf!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figg has Dooseldorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Dooseldorf tries a knee to the head but Figg blocks it.
Figg lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Figg fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figg.
Dooseldorf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figg as Dooseldorf tries to tie him up.
Dooseldorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dooseldorf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Dooseldorf.
Dooseldorf tries a head kick but it misses.
Dooseldorf misses with a head kick.
Figg throws a big counter combination but Dooseldorf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Figg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dooseldorf's elbow.
Figg lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Dooseldorf does it's job there.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dooseldorf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figg wants to clinch.
Dooseldorf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dooseldorf tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figg ducks right into an uppercut from Dooseldorf.
Dooseldorf tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg tries to clinch but Dooseldorf moves out of range.
Dooseldorf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dooseldorf counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg rushes Dooseldorf and presses him up against the cage.
Figg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dooseldorf backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Figg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dooseldorf backwards.
Figg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Figg takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Benny Figg has been cut.
Come on Dooseldorf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Figg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dooseldorf after a bit of a struggle.
Figg has Dooseldorf pressed against the cage, preventing Dooseldorf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dooseldorf lands a good knee to the midsection. Figg won't want to take too many of those.
Figg has a couple of punches blocked by Dooseldorf.
Figg pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Figg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg is looking to control Dooseldorf's arms but Dooseldorf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Figg has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Figg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dooseldorf prevents Figg from breaking the clinch.
Dooseldorf is trying to break the clinch but Figg is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Figg working aggressively here.
Figg misses with some punches.
Figg has Dooseldorf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dooseldorf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figg.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Dooseldorf is controlling him.
Figg struggles to land a body shot inside as Dooseldorf controls his hands.
Dooseldorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dooseldorf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Figg misses its target.
Figg is looking to clinch but Dooseldorf is avoiding it.
Figg clinches up with Dooseldorf and pushes him back against the cage.
Dooseldorf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Figg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dooseldorf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Figg lands a nice uppercut.
Figg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figg ducks under a wild hook from Dooseldorf.
Figg misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Dooseldorf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figg has managed to clinch.
Figg manages to break the clinch.
Dooseldorf connects with a high kick.
Figg blocks a head kick by Dooseldorf.
Dooseldorf throws a sloppy head kick and Figg moves out of range easily.
Figg throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dooseldorf avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dooseldorf is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Dooseldorf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benny Figg's cut.
That's time! Figg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Figg clinches.
Dooseldorf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dooseldorf missing with knees to the body.
Dooseldorf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dooseldorf stalls.
Benny Figg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dooseldorf tries to break the clinch but Figg is controlling the position.
Figg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry Dooseldorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Figg doesn't manage to clinch there - Dooseldorf circles away.
Dooseldorf takes a swing at Figg's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg moves in looking to clinch but Dooseldorf pushes him off.
Dooseldorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Figg blocks a head kick by Dooseldorf.
Figg wants to clinch up but Dooseldorf keeps it at a distance.
Dooseldorf with a hook.
Figg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dooseldorf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg moves into the clinch successfully.
Dooseldorf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dooseldorf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figg digs a right hand into Dooseldorf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dooseldorf's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Figg.
Figg gets control of Dooseldorf's arms and successfully pulls guard. Figg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Figg is working an open guard so Dooseldorf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dooseldorf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figg wants to clinch up but Dooseldorf keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Dooseldorf misses.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dooseldorf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick but Figg moves out of range.
Dooseldorf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooseldorf misses with a right hand
and Figg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dooseldorf connects with a single shot there.
Dooseldorf throws a looping overhand right but Figg ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Dooseldorf misses
and Figg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dooseldorf throws a big counter head kick but Figg avoids it with no problem.
Figg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dooseldorf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dooseldorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dooseldorf tries to keep at a distance but Figg has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figg.
A bit of stalling here from Figg.
Dooseldorf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg tries to clinch up but Dooseldorf circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg tries to clinch up but Dooseldorf circles away and keeps his distance.
Figg is looking to clinch but Dooseldorf is avoiding it.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick that misses.
Figg is looking to counter punch.
Figg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dooseldorf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dooseldorf throws out the jab.
Dooseldorf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figg is looking to clinch but Dooseldorf is avoiding it.
Figg tries to clinch there but Dooseldorf circles away.
Figg tries to clinch but Dooseldorf moves out of range.
Figg wants to clinch.
Figg moves in looking to clinch but Dooseldorf pushes him off.
Figg tries to clinch but Dooseldorf moves out of range.
Figg tries to clinch there but Dooseldorf circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dooseldorf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dooseldorf swings widly with a right hand
and Figg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dooseldorf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dooseldorf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Figg tries to clinch up.
Dooseldorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dooseldorf scores with a head kick. Figg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figg throws a head kick that half lands.
Figg closes the distance and clinches.
Dooseldorf blocks a body shot from Figg.
Dooseldorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dooseldorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figg is looking to clinch but Dooseldorf is avoiding it.
Dooseldorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dooseldorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Figg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Figg tries to clinch up.
Dooseldorf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dooseldorf might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good shot there by Dooseldorf.
Figg blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dooseldorf misses the target.
Dooseldorf gets tackled into the cage by Figg. Figg maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Figg as the two fighters clinch.
Dooseldorf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Figg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Figg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dooseldorf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg misses with a punch to the body.
Figg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Figg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dooseldorf stalling the fight.
Dooseldorf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dooseldorf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dooseldorf.
Figg lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Figg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Figg working hard to break the clinch.
Figg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dooseldorf is trying to break the clinch but Figg has him pressed against the cage.
Figg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dooseldorf manages to break the clinch.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch but Dooseldorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figg wants to clinch up but Dooseldorf keeps it at a distance.
Dooseldorf throws an overhand right that lands on Figg's shoulder, as Figg tries to avoid the shot.
Figg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dooseldorf to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Dooseldorf.
Figg is looking to counter punch.
Figg doesn't manage to clinch there - Dooseldorf circles away.
Dooseldorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figg tries to clinch up.
Benny Figg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg moves away from the strike by Dooseldorf.
Figg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dooseldorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Figg finds it's target.
Dooseldorf swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dooseldorf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Dooseldorf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Figg tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Dooseldorf.
Dooseldorf misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Dooseldorf lands but Figg takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dooseldorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dooseldorf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Figg moves in looking to clinch but Dooseldorf pushes him off.
Dooseldorf ducks straight into an uppercut from Figg and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dooseldorf manages to regain guard straight away.
 Dooseldorf is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg gets to his feet and stands over Dooseldorf, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dooseldorf felt that one! Figg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dooseldorf from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Figg!
After winning the bout, Benny Figg 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 1597 p4p, 1459 weight class) and Jane Malley (ranked 211 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Malley.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Malley lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Malley backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malley.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Malley's body.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malley moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malley is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
That kick from Malley tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Malley there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
As Malley backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Malley missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malley avoids it.
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Malley slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malley misses with an uppercut
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Malley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malley looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malley really felt that one!
Malley connects with a jab.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Malley.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Malley.
Malley cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Malley misses its intended target.
Malley avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Malley's front leg with a kick but Malley checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malley scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malley.
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit catches Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malley swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Malley.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sitsongrit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A jab from Malley misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Malley thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Malley swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Malley semi-blocks.
Malley is rocked!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Malley tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malley just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Malley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sitsongrit follows Malley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Surianglek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 1809 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 234 p4p, 164 weight class). Kanaani has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanaani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagibatel 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.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Kanaani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Kanaani moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kanaani.
Kanaani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagibatel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Kanaani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanaani misses with a body kick.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kanaani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
Kanaani with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanaanis head.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Kanaani tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kanaani or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagibatel, which made it look bad.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Kanaani checks it.
Kanaani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Kanaani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagibatel holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagibatel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kanaani.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Nagibatel trying to control the position here.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Nagibatel is pulling down on Kanaani's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanaani chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kanaani blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kanaani feints and as Nagibatel raises his hands in defense, Kanaani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani chips away with some ground and pound.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kanaani moves into the clinch.
Kanaani pushes Nagibatel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Kanaani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagibatel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
Kanaani jabs Nagibatel right on the nose. Nagibatel blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kanaani lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani is in close to Nagibatel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Kanaani blocks the low kick.
Kanaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kanaani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Nagibatel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanaani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagibatel scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Kanaani cracks Nagibatel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kanaani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kanaani is in Nagibatel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani preventing the sweep.
Kanaani works over Nagibatel with some ground and pound from guard.
Kanaani throws a strike but Nagibatel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagibatel stands up and waves to Kanaani to follow him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
A leg kick checked by Kanaani.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanaani's sensitive parts.
Kanaani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Kanaani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel motions for Kanaani to come forward. Nagibatel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Kanaani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kanaani controls the pace.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kanaani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagibatel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanaani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanaani doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Kanaani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani with a nice head shot there.
Nagibatel trying to keep a closed guard but Kanaani is proving a slippery customer.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Kanaani cracks Nagibatel with a solid left hand.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanaani checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Kanaani throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Kanaani has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
Kanaani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Kanaani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanaani's gas tank.
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanaani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Kanaani checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kanaani as he connects with a hook.
Kanaani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanaani shoots in for a double leg but Nagibatel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanaani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Kanaani counters with a nice body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Kanaani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanaani is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Kanaani.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Kanaani's legs.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Kanaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanaani checks it well.
Nagibatel is looking to wear down Kanaani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagibatel sprawls well initially but Kanaani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kanaani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehdi Kanaani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanaani is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Kanaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanaani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani wins by unanimous decision!
Mehdi Kanaani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 1069 p4p, 1749 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 141 p4p, 232 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Roger Michael Stanley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roger Michael Stanley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanley doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Stanley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortega looks to throw a body kick
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Stanley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega gets a clinch.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stanley fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanley.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Ortega wants the takedown. Stanley is fighting it off but Ortega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stanley's guard against the cage.
Ortega trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanley wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Stanley managing to control the position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Stanley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stanley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stanley uses it to pass to side control.
Ortega looking for a sweep but Stanley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega is looking to get to half guard.
Stanley controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to improve his position but instead Stanley has taken his back!
Stanley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stanley has the hooks in. Ortega is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stanley has good solid back control here.
Ortega looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stanley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Stanley keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has good solid back control here.
Ortega is trying to break free.
What can Ortega do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Ortega right now.
Ortega is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stanley gets his way!
Ortega tries to roll but Stanley sticks to his back.
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 Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
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.
Stanley tries to sprawl but Ortega drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ortega working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Stanley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortega passes Stanley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanley is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stanley trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortega wants to pass to mount but Stanley is defending the position.
Stanley moves into full guard.
Stanley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Stanley.
Stanley managing to control the position.
That's two 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.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanley has wrist control.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Stanley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard.
Stanley won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Ortega wants to hit a sweep here but Stanley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ortega there!
Ortega holds on to Stanley around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ortega wants to control but Stanley is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to take his opponent's back but Ortega doesn't allow it.
Ortega looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Stanley controlling well, preventing Ortega from escaping the position.
Ortega turns into Stanley and is now in his guard.
Stanley pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley is pulling down on Ortega's head. It's preventing any offense from Ortega, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Stanley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noah Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortega is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stanley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stanley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stanley is staying tight to Ortega's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ortega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Stanley is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega wants to sweep but Stanley has passed to side control!
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stanley's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Stanley! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ortega has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Michael Stanley!
An out of breath Roger Michael Stanley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 992 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Marco Battaglia (ranked 150 p4p, 185 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Battaglia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battaglia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bryant sprawls well initially but Battaglia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Battaglia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryant defends it well.
Bryant pushes Battaglia off looking to stand but Battaglia dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battaglia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bryant tries to roll over but Battaglia keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battaglia content to stall in guard here.
Bryant wants to stand but Battaglia is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Bryant is looking for a triangle here but Battaglia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Battaglia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working.
Bryant bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia scores with a spinning back kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
Battaglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bryant throws a right hand that Battaglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Battaglia also avoids with ease.
Battaglia throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battaglia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marco Battaglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battaglia lands a front kick.
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Battaglia knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant misses with a double jab
and Battaglia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battaglia avoids the head kick by Bryant.
A head kick from Bryant lands but Battaglia takes it in his stride.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Battaglia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.
Battaglia tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Battaglia shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant connects with a body shot.
Battaglia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battaglia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryant to keep the fight standing.
Battaglia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryant to keep the fight standing.
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battaglia.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Bryant throws a right hand that Battaglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Battaglia also avoids with ease.
Battaglia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Battaglia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bryant's half guard.
Bryant tries to kick Battaglia off in order to stand up. Battaglia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryant seems a little lost for a moment, as Battaglia dominates the positioning.
Battaglia working away.
Bryant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Battaglia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Battaglia is out of range.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Battaglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Battaglia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Battaglia.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Battaglia clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Bryant has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battaglia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Battaglia has the dominant position.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battaglia looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Battaglia avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Battaglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryant but Bryant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.
Battaglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Battaglia sees coming a mile off.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Battaglia wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant drops Battaglia with a beautiful combination! Battaglia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Battaglia wants to clinch.
Battaglia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battaglia can do to turn this around?
Battaglia tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Battaglia misses with a takedown
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Battaglia moves out of range easily.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battaglia moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Battaglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Battaglia backpedaling.
Battaglia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant lands a big head kick that sends Battaglia tumbling to the mat! Bryant takes a step backwards and waves Battaglia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Battaglia is rocked!
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!
Battaglia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Battaglia off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bryant follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Battaglia was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
Our winner, Kobe Bryant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Klose (ranked 960 p4p, 1593 weight class) and Jerricho Patterson (ranked 131 p4p, 210 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich Klose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerricho Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klose misses with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook but Klose blocks it.
Klose throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
Klose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson fails with the takedown
and Klose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Klose sees coming a mile off.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Klose.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Patterson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klose cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
letting Klose counter with a right hand.
A big left from Klose misses.
Patterson looks to clinch
enabling Klose to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Klose.
Klose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patterson's head backwards.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klose looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klose.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Klose counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check.
Heinrich Klose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klose throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Klose.
Patterson ducks right into an uppercut from Klose.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klose manages to avoid it.
Patterson 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.
Jerricho Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Klose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Klose.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson forces Klose back against the cage and clinches.
Klose blocks an uppercut.
Patterson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Patterson moves nicely into side control.
Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patterson swings around for an armbar but Klose sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Patterson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Klose has passed into half guard!
Klose passes to side control.
Patterson wants to control but Klose postures up.
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Klose keeps moving and retains side control.
Klose controlling from side mount.
Klose stands up and beckons Patterson to his feet.
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 Heinrich Klose will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Klose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patterson throws a body punch but Klose moves out of range.
Klose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Klose moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Patterson.
Patterson sizes up Klose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patterson misses with a combination
and Klose counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Klose loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Klose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klose, pushing him back against the cage.
Klose blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Klose.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Klose can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Klose blocks a body shot from Patterson.
A left hand lands to the body for Patterson.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Klose struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Patterson.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Patterson.
Heinrich Klose's cut is getting worse.
Klose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klose misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Klose breaks from the clinch.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson looks for the body kick but Klose saw that one coming.
Klose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klose throws a combination that misses
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klose's head.
Patterson drops Klose with a right and a left! Patterson comes rushing in but Klose regains his composure and manages to keep Patterson in guard.
Heinrich Klose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 Klose is rocked!
Heinrich Klose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Klose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Klose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Klose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Klose!
Klose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Patterson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Klose is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Klose controlling from the full mount.
Klose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Patterson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klose manages to capitalize on a mistake by Patterson to take his back!
Patterson trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Heinrich Klose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klose has the hooks in. Patterson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Patterson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Klose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerricho Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klose misses the jab.
Klose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Klose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klose tries to pass to full mount but Patterson defends it.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard but Klose has passed into side control.
Patterson looking for a sweep but Klose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klose controlling the position easily from mount.
Patterson tries to reverse the position but Klose maintains control.
Klose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patterson is looking to escape.
Klose can't control as he wanted to and Patterson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Patterson gets back to full guard.
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klose passes into half guard.
Klose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Patterson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Klose jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Klose stalls from top position.
Patterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is not content to let Klose control the position.
Patterson is trying to control Klose's posture but Klose avoids it.
Klose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson is looking for a sweep.
Klose looking to control but instead Patterson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patterson actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson wants to sweep but Klose has passed to side control!
Patterson is being controlled here.
Patterson manages to get back to half guard.
Klose stalling.
Klose wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klose trying to control from half guard but Patterson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Heinrich Klose.
I think Klose 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Jerricho Patterson!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jerricho Patterson!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Jerricho Patterson!
Jerricho Patterson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Vernon (ranked 855 p4p, 965 weight class) and Jakov Pavlek (ranked 116 p4p, 131 weight class). Pavlek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cool Kids of Death - Czloweik Mucha. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakov Pavlek!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Vernon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vernon.
We've been informed that Pavlek 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.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Vernon.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Pavlek tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Pavlek is quick to defend against it.
Pavlek misses with a straight left.
Vernon darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlek gets double underhooks and turns Vernon into the cage.
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Vernon does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Vernon slips under a jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Vernon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlek sprawls well. Pavlek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vernon gets slowly back to his feet.
Vernon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Pavlek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Pavlek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlek misses with a body shot.
Vernon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon avoids a kick to the body.
Vernon takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pavlek sprawls and moves away.
Vernon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pavlek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Pavlek throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon shoots in and drives through. Pavlek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon misses with a takedown
and Pavlek counters with a good, hard body kick but Vernon shrugs it off.
Vernon lands with a straight right. Pavlek didn't see that one coming.
Pavlek instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon has Pavlek pressed against the cage.
Vernon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavlek lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlek pushes Vernon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Vernon controls his hands.
Pavlek gets underhooks to prevent Vernon's takedown attempt.
Pavlek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavlek misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vernon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavlek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pavlek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Pavlek misses.
Vernon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Vernon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlek for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet but Vernon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pavlek throws a front kick aimed at Vernon's knee but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pavlek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlek loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon defending well as Pavlek loads up on a big left hand.
Pavlek misses with a hook
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlek throws a lazy head kick
and Vernon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vernon throws a big right hand that misses.
Vernon trying to control but Pavlek is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Pavlek is keeping the position.
Pavlek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vernon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlek has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Vernon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pavlek uses it to pass to side control.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlek pulls his head out easily.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlek in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pavlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pavlek misses with a wild combination.
Vernon walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavlek throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
Vernon scores with a jab to the head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Pavlek is out of range.
Vernon misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavlek! But no joy.
Pavlek misses with a hook
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vernon throws a jab when Pavlek was well out of range.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavlek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek connects with a crisp jab.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek 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.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vernon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlek cracks Vernon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vernon checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Vernon misses
and Pavlek counters with an inside leg kick.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlek misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlek on the side of the head.
Vernon swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek tries to counter with a clinch but Vernon shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Pavlek counters with a crisp one two that drops Vernon! Pavlek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vernon to his feet! Vernon is in big trouble!
Vernon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek flashes Vernon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vernon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vernon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pavlek punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakov Pavlek!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakov Pavlek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 1327 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 178 p4p, 174 weight class). Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Dan Averescu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu can't break the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Averescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Averescu sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Averescu slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Averescu takes one to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Averescu's body.
Magomedov catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Averescu with an uppercut!
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Averescu's body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Magomedov.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averescu.
Averescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
A bit of stalling here from Averescu.
Averescu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Magomedov stalls.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Averescu is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Zabit Magomedov said 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Bar (ranked 1793 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 236 p4p, 237 weight class). Yrkje has chosen As Good As I Once Was as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yrkje connects with a single shot there.
Yrkje thows a leg kick but Bar checks it
so Bar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yrkje manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bar has Yrkje in his guard.
Bar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yrkje is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bar.
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar sneaks back into half guard.
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Yrkje has control of the leg.
Bar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yrkje has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yrkje controlling his opponent.
Yrkje manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bar to take his back!
Bar can't escape the position.
Yrkje trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bar doesn't escape.
Yrkje is hanging on to Bar's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje is trying to stick to Bar's back but Bar is turning into Yrkje. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yrkje's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bar.
Yrkje has his hands on Bar's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yrkje keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Bar is looking to pass into half guard but Yrkje pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yrkje is in guard.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yrkje is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar punching from the bottom.
Bar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yrkje passes into side control!
Yrkje taking a breather here.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Yrkje politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yrkje prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Yrkje keeps moving and retains side control.
Yrkje is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bar is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Bar counters with a single leg into guard. Yrkje didn't expect that.
Bar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yrkje wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yrkje keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Bar won't allow Yrkje to sweep him here.
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yrkje swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar has gone for a leg lock! Yrkje slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar looking for subs off his back but Yrkje has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yrkje moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar tries to improve position but can't.
Bar seems a little lost for a moment, as Yrkje dominates the positioning.
Yrkje blocks the strikes from Bar.
Bar is trying to improve his position.
Bar gets back to half guard.
Bar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bar is looking to get back to full guard here but Yrkje has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar gets back to half guard.
Toby Keith Yrkje has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yrkje is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bar is looking for a sweep. Yrkje is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yrkje has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yrkje. What's that going to do exactly?
Yrkje controlling the position easily from mount.
Bar is working to get back to half guard.
Bar is trying to escape the mount but Yrkje keeps good control and instead manages to take Bar's back.
Yrkje has the hooks in. Bar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yrkje doesn't have the hooks in and Bar manages to turn into his guard.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yrkje is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yrkje has escaped and now he's on top!
Bar is looking to sweep but instead, Yrkje has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yrkje is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yrkje throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yrkje thows a leg kick but Bar checks it
and Bar counters with a takedown into side control.
Bar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bar swings around for an armbar but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yrkje stacks Bar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yrkje!
Bar tries to bench press Yrkje off him but Yrkje keeps the position.
Yrkje is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bar's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar is not content to let Yrkje control the position.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yrkje's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bar is looking to get back to full guard here but Yrkje has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yrkje is staying tight to Bar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar manages to get back to half guard.
Yrkje blocks the strikes from Bar.
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bar looking for submissions off his back.
Yrkje wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yrkje controlling the action here.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bar.
Bar has an active guard here but Yrkje has managed to pass into half guard.
Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yrkje passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Keith Yrkje.
Well Yrkje has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Toby Keith Yrkje wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musan Zaintashara (ranked 896 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Cooper Roos (ranked 135 p4p, 250 weight class). Zaintashara comes to the cage accompanied by The Art of War. Roos has chosen EASY MONEY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musan Zaintashara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roos lands with a straight right. Zaintashara didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaintashara throws a push kick but Roos slaps the foot to one side.
Roos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roos throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy head kick and Roos moves out of range easily.
Roos misses with a wild body shot.
Roos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Roos misses.
Zaintashara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zaintashara blocks a leg kick.
Zaintashara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roos just manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Roos misses
and Zaintashara counters with a good low kick that Roos was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaintashara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaintashara throws out a leg kick but Roos moves out of range and Zaintashara only half commits.
Roos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaintashara is looking to score with low kicks.
Roos lands with a right hand.
Roos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaintashara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roos.
A jab from Roos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roos scores with a push kick.
Zaintashara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaintashara misses with a lunging right hand
and Roos counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaintashara is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roos scores with a nice body kick.
Zaintashara is breathing heavily.
Roos drops Zaintashara with a big left hand! Zaintashara is injured, injured bad! Roos jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Roos!
During a confident post fight interview, Cooper Roos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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