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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jay (ranked 619 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 92 p4p, 208 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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jay avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren lands with a shot to the body.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Jay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lundgren shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Jay avoiding damage.
Jay stalling in the clinch.
Jay slows down the pace here.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Jay has had enough of the clinch but Lundgren keeps him there for the moment.
Jay has Lundgren pushed against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jay swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Jay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jay thows a leg kick but Lundgren checks it
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jay has his hands clasped together around Lundgren's back. He's all about the action.
Jay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundgren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jay!
Jay tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Jay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
Jay tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jay is looking to escape.
Lundgren lands a big shot there that rocks Jay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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.
Lundgren lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren avoids the attempt from Jay to control.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jay misses with a combination
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Jay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren keeps trying to improve his position.
Jay kicks Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Lundgren goes for a double leg but Jay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jay continues to drive forward.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jay but Jay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay connects with a right hand. Lundgren shakes it off.
 It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Jay.
Lundgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jay defends it well.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Lundgren counters with a left and a right that stings Jay.
Jay thuds a left hand into Lundgren's body.
Jay throws a leg kick but Lundgren checks it.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to slow Lundgren down by chopping away at his legs.
Jay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lundgren takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundgren is just out of range.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Lundgren.
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jay to the mat! Jay manages to get full guard.
Jay has Lundgren pulled in close to control his posture.
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lundgren defends well.
Jay pulls Lundgren in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jay can't do much from the bottom here.
Jay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lundgren off and has taken his back!
Lundgren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Jay is controlling well.
Jay not doing much here.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren trying to control here.
Jay stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
A big right from Jay misses.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Jay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jay pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Lundgren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jay misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay throws out a leg kick but Lundgren moves out of range and Jay only half commits.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jay. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jay with a jab.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Lundgren walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay cracks a nice hook into Lundgren's ribs.
Lundgren shoots for a takedown but Jay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Lundgren blocks a leg kick.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lundgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundgren's head.
Jay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.
Jay has control of Lundgren's left arm, preventing Lundgren from doing any damage.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Jay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lundgren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Lundgren preventing the sweep.
Jay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lundgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lundgren passes into half guard.
Jay wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Jay defending well.
Jay controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jay 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay!
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jones (ranked 974 p4p, 1675 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 47 p4p, 82 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!
 Steel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Jones shrugs it off though.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel lands a head kick!
 It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!
That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Steel catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones rushes Steel with punches - Steel moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Steel goes down! Jones follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1704 p4p, 1289 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 236 p4p, 191 weight class). Edmonds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Edmonds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Edmonds.
Masvidal cracks Edmonds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edmonds slips a jab from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Edmonds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edmonds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard.
Masvidal is controlling Edmonds's trapped leg to prevent Edmonds from advancing to side control.
Edmonds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
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.
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edmonds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Edmonds is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edmonds is stalling here. Masvidal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Masvidal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edmonds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Edmonds's attempts to control the action.
Edmonds fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masvidal wants to control but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal looking to sit in guard and control but Edmonds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds 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.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Edmonds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmonds advances position into side control!
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masvidal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmonds is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well.
Masvidal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Edmonds has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Masvidal.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Masvidal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edmonds on his heels. He'll look to pass Edmonds's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Edmonds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Edmonds's head back.
Masvidal shoots in for a double leg but Edmonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masvidal lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Edmonds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Masvidal - just one landing.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to avoid it but Masvidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmonds to the ground. Edmonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmonds circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmonds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Edmonds jumps guard and drags Masvidal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masvidal, into his guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masvidal defends it well.
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Edmonds is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edmonds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Nik (ranked 608 p4p, 699 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 87 p4p, 97 weight class). Aleks Nik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armad Bates's chin.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates fails with the takedown
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Nik swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws out a counter right but Nik avoids it with no problem.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Nik, which made it look bad.
Bates moves away from the strike by Nik.
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Nik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bates.
Aleks Nik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Nik misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates blocking some punches.
Nik working aggressively here.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nik stalling in the clinch but Bates improves position.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nik avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bates pushes Nik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bates blocking some punches.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bates.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Nik effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Bates.
Nik is working for takedown but Bates is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Nik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nik lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nik prevents a body shot from Bates.
Nik tries to stall but Bates uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bates after a bit of a struggle.
Nik blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates lands with a left to the head.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Nik prevents a body shot from Bates.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bates.
Good body shot from Nik.
Nik misses with the head strike.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Nik wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bates throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates blocking some punches.
Bates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
Bates misses with some punches.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Nik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nik lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nik lands a body punch.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates misses with some punches.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nik is trying to maintain a safe position but Bates gets an underhook and turns Nik into the cage.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik taking a breather.
Nik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nik throwing strikes from guard but Bates blocks nicely.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Bates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
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.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bates shoots in and bounces Nik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bates has Nik in his guard.
Bates has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nik defends it easily.
Nik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nik has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates keeping full guard, as Nik tries to pass.
Nik trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Nik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bates is looking for a triangle but Nik pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nik trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Bates has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bates has his foot on Nik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nik works his way back into a safe position though.
Nik advances to half guard.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Nik has control of the leg.
Bates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bates is trying to control but Nik passes into side control!
Nik tries to move to mount but Bates blocks the move with his legs.
Bates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to get back to full guard but Nik has mounted him!
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
Nik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nik with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik is landing with some decent strikes but Bates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nik with good strikes from the mount here!
Nik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bates wants to control but Nik is having none of it.
Bates regains half guard.
Nik trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armad Bates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bates or not.
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
Bates is working Nik over against the cage.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bates.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with some punches.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Nik back against the cage.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates prevents Nik from breaking the clinch.
Nik wants a takedown.
Nik has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik wants to stall.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Nik working aggressively here.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bates.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates gets underhooks to prevent Nik's takedown attempt.
A short right from Bates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bates drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nik.
Nik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nik keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Nik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Nik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bates 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.
Nik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nik is one step ahead there.
Armad Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nik 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 1032 p4p, 493 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 148 p4p, 67 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Bader scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a right hand that Bader ducks under and follows up with a left that Bader also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Bader.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bader scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Bader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Petrov wants to counter the offense by Bader and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bader should have avoided that one.
Bader takes one on the button.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been informed that Petrov 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.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Bader misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bader throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Bader in the body.
Bader tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader lands the left hand.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Petrov catches Bader right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Bader would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Bader decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrov, up you get!
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Bader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Bader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Bader throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
Bader misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Bader backing up. Bader nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bader had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Bader throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Bader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bader misses with a hook.
Bader works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Bader misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bader's sensitive parts.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Petrov works Bader's body with a nice hook.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bader with a body shot.
Bader misses with an uppercut
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bader throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Bader avoids it with no problem.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bader doesn't seem bothered though.
Bader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
 Bader is rocked!
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bader lands with a good body shot.
Bader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.
Bader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bader throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bader throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bader wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Bader is trying to break free.
Bader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bader as Petrov tries to tie him up.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bader to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bader lands the left hand.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov cracks Bader with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bader walks into a jab.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Petrov defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bader blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bader.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bader.
Bader blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bader misses the target.
Bader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Bader misses.
Bader tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
Bader closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a low kick but Bader moves out of range easily.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bader should have avoided that one.
Bader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov slips a jab from Bader.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bader has time to react.
Bader lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bader lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bader throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov moves into the clinch.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bader throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
Bader misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Bader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Bader cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader lands a body shot.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bader avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Bader darts in trying to clinch
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Bader steps away.
A jab lands there for Bader.
Petrov moves out of range as Bader strikes.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Bader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Bader steps away.
Bader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Bader walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Bader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bader's head.
Bader swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a huge left! Bader is in big trouble! He's backing up but Petrov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bader from any more damage. A dominating finish by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Grigoriy Petrov 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 534 p4p, 1616 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 78 p4p, 218 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dagestan (Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent boxing
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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 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jomoney to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Jomoney's guard.
Jomoney 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.
Jomoney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Jomoney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Jomoney throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Jomoney.
Nurmagomedov works over Jomoney with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jomoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Jomoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Jomoney blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jomoney has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jomoney's guard.
Jomoney gets back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov is working Jomoney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Jomoney, not yet.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jomoney is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jomoney has wrist control.
Jomoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Jomoney blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney regains half guard, as Nurmagomedov was trying to land strikes.
Jomoney is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Jomoney is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jomoney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jomoney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jomoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney lands with a cross.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Jomoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Jomoney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney looking to control.
Jomoney pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Jomoney's guard and throws a big left but Jomoney blocks it.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Jomoney's brow.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jomoney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Jomoney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jomoney manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Jomoney's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jomoney misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jomoney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jomoney duly obliges.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov stalling against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jomoney blocking some punches.
Jomoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Jomoney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jomoney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jomoney slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Despite the aggression on Jomoney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jomoney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Jomoney misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jomoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jomoney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov controlling Jomoney's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Jomoney landing with the ground and pound.
Jomoney scoring with some ground and pound.
Jomoney throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jomoney controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Jomoney is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Jomoney has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jomoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jomoney with a hook.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jomoney gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jomoney pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacks Sole (ranked 555 p4p, 725 weight class) and Alexander Borgia (ranked 76 p4p, 108 weight class). Alexander Borgia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Borgia misses.
Borgia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sole's guard.
Sole throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sole throws a couple of heel strikes.
Borgia trying to control but Sole is working from the bottom.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Sole keeps moving.
Sole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Sole punching from the bottom - just letting Borgia know he's still in a fight.
Sole lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Borgia is pushing down on Sole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sole is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia works his way into full mount!
Sole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sole punching from the bottom.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borgia blocks the strikes from Sole.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Sole won't allow it.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Sole's hands, connecting with Sole's forehead.
Sole won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia blocks the strikes from Sole.
Sole misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sole lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sole has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Sole is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sole tries to strike from the bottom.
Sole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sole's guard.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Borgia winds up and cracks Sole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sole punching from the bottom.
Borgia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Sole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Borgia winds up and cracks Sole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sole is rocked!
Sole punching from the bottom.
Oh Sole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole missing with punches from the bottom.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sole seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sole lands an upkick as Borgia stands over him.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sole's head.
Sole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sole's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexander Borgia made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 127 p4p, 419 weight class) and Basko Godwin (ranked 22 p4p, 65 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Lomax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Godwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Godwin tries to score with a low kick but Lomax moves his leg out of the way.
Godwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lomax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Lomax throwing a counter right hand but Godwin manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Godwin.
A jab from Lomax misses.
Godwin 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.
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Godwin coming out on top.
Godwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lomax momentarily.
Godwin lands a really nice looking cross but Lomax seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
And Godwin responds with a good body kick, but Lomax manages to step out the way in time.
Lomax swings for the body but Godwin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax throws an off balance right hand
and Godwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Godwin thumps Lomax with a low kick.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lomax throwing a counter right hand but Godwin manages to avoid it.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Godwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lomax.
Basko Godwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax dodges the punch combination from Godwin.
Lomax is looking to counter the offense by Godwin and move into the clinch.
Lomax jabs Godwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Godwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Lomax throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godwin.
Godwin swings widly with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
Godwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godwin throws a head kick but Lomax moves out of range.
Lomax tries to clinch
and Godwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Godwin throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax with a hook.
It looks like Basko Godwin has been cut.
Lomax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Godwin 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.
Lomax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Godwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Godwin.
Godwin thows a body kick. Lomax tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lomax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Godwin.
Godwin lands with a nice body punch.
Godwin throws a head kick that misses
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
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!
Godwin misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin lands with an overhand left.
Godwin fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Lomax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Godwin.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Godwin seems unphased.
Godwin is rocked!
A low kick lands for Lomax.
Godwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lomax scores with a nice body kick.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godwin's sensitive parts.
Lomax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Godwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
Godwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lomax is able to avoid easily.
Godwin misses with a body punch
and Lomax rattles Godwin with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Godwin tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Lomax dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Godwin stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 86 p4p, 430 weight class) and Vino Selvatico (ranked 12 p4p, 61 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selvatico ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A lazy body kick from Selvatico
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Selvatico misses.
Selvatico scores with the left hand. Kowalkiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selvatico throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Selvatico.
A low kick from Selvatico is predictable there
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selvatico gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice right hand that sends Selvatico toppling to the canvas! Selvatico scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?!
Selvatico is rocked!
Selvatico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a huge right that knocks Selvatico out cold! Kowalkiewicz is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!
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