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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lav Artic (ranked 3346 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Bruno Dukic (ranked 399 p4p, 443 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lav Artic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Dukic!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukic avoids the body shot from Artic.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artic throws a low kick but Dukic avoids it.
Artic walks into a jab.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukic back to the cage. Artic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dukic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Artic under the eye.
Artic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Artic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Artic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artic throws a combination. Dukic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Artic throws a leg kick but Dukic moved away.
Dukic lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artic misses with a straight right.
Dukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artic.
Dukic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Artic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dukic misses.
Artic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Artic circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artic works Dukic's body with a nice hook.
Artic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Artic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic sizes up Artic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dukic gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Dukic.
Artic is looking for a takedown.
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Artic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukic lands with an uppercut that bounces Artic off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Artic is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukic scores with a hook.
Artic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artic on the side of the head.
Artic thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Artic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bruno Dukic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artic tries to score with a low kick but Dukic moves his leg out of the way.
Artic swinging wildly here.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic slips under a jab from Artic.
Artic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Artic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Artic circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Artic in his tracks.
Artic misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic moves out of range as Artic strikes.
Dukic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Artic is rocked!
Dukic pushes Artic up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Artic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Artic.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Artic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artic seems to have got his legs back now.
Artic blocking some punches.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Artic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artic.
Artic letting Dukic take a breather here.
Artic trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Dukic on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukic creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Artic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Artic drops to his knees and Dukic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Dukic!
A very excited looking Bruno Dukic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Brychczy (ranked 1802 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Lochlain OBrien (ranked 112 p4p, 207 weight class). OBrien is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come out and fight!. Marek Brychczy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lochlain OBrien's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Brychczy misses.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brychczy tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brychczy to the ground. Brychczy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brychczy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OBrien shoots in and drives through. Brychczy sprawls well.
OBrien tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
OBrien has a takedown stuffed.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. OBrien moves away and avoids it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brychczy sprawls well. Brychczy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
OBrien misses with a takedown attempt - Brychczy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brychczy's half guard.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
Brychczy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
OBrien prevents Brychczy from improving his position.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brychczy wants to get back to full guard.
Brychczy wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brychczy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien not doing much here.
Brychczy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brychczy tries to get out of the position.
Brychczy is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brychczy avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brychczy is doing well to control the position and prevent OBrien from advancing to side control.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brychczy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brychczy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Brychczy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
Brychczy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Brychczy is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brychczy is trying to control but can't.
Brychczy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Brychczy has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brychczy is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien working Brychczy over with strikes.
Brychczy wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brychczy controlling the position for now.
Brychczy wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Brychczy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Brychczy trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brychczy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien wants to control but Brychczy is keeping him busy.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round.
That's time! Brychczy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OBrien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Brychczy as OBrien shoots in.
Brychczy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brychczy defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Brychczy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Brychczy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brychczy regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brychczy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brychczy, not yet.
Brychczy is working hard here to advance position.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien landing with the ground and pound.
OBrien trying to control but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OBrien being controlled here momentarily.
Brychczy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien won't allow Brychczy to sweep him here.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Brychczy is retaining full guard.
Brychczy trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
Brychczy is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
Brychczy is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
OBrien postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brychczy is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OBrien looks for a takedown but Brychczy sprawls well.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brychczy enables OBrien to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brychczy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brychczy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brychczy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brychczy controlling OBrien's posture.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
OBrien stays in close to Brychczy's body and controls the position.
Brychczy 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.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is fighting to break Brychczy's control of his arms but Brychczy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brychczy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brychczy throws a jab when OBrien was well out of range.
Marek Brychczy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OBrien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brychczy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OBrien moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brychczy tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brychczy down.
Brychczy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OBrien passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien takes a little break here. Brychczy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brychczy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien working away.
Brychczy defending against the ground and pound.
OBrien lands some shots froms side control.
OBrien creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brychczy keeps working.
OBrien cracks Brychczy with a big right hand but Brychczy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lochlain OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OBrien showed some decent athleticism there.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
Brychczy is positioning himself well to prevent OBrien advancing to mount.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brychczy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brychczy trying to control from the bottom.
Brychczy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brychczy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brychczy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien passes to full mount!
OBrien lands a big shot there that rocks Brychczy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brychczy wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brychczy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
OBrien lands a big elbow.
Brychczy is rocked!
OBrien looking to control but Brychczy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Brychczy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brychczy hang on?
Brychczy working to try and regain half guard.
Brychczy tries to lock up and control but OBrien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
OBrien cracks Brychczy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien landing shots from mount.
Brychczy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brychczy is in a horrible position here. OBrien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OBrien wants to control the pace but Brychczy is squirming around nicely.
Brychczy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien landing punches.
Brychczy is trying to escape the mount.
Brychczy tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
Brychczy seems to have got his legs back now.
Brychczy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brychczy holds of for dear life.
OBrien fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brychczy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
OBrien lands a big shot there that rocks Brychczy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brychczy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OBrien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OBrien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brychczy 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.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien working over Brychczy with some ground and pound. Brychczy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brychczy is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Brychczy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brychczy avoid being mounted?
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Brychczy is working away.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brychczy trying to control here.
OBrien 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.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marek Brychczy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lochlain OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OBrien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lochlain OBrien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OBrien 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lochlain OBrien!
A relieved looking Lochlain OBrien thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 2525 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Matthew Diggs (ranked 342 p4p, 329 weight class). Diggs has chosen 1017 freestyle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioni lands a nice shot that snaps Diggs's head back.
Carioni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni scores with a jab.
It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
Carioni takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Carioni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiggs.
Diggs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Carioni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Carioni throws a combination that misses
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carioni blocks the body kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carioni.
Carioni tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carioni's knee momentarily.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs wants to clinch
and Carioni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
Jab, jab by Carioni - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
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!
Nice body punch from Carioni.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni drops Diggs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diggs! Carioni dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Goode (ranked 2257 p4p, 2739 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 276 p4p, 334 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goode might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Colby Covington, Kurt Angle Music. Nurmagomedov has chosen Khabib Nurmagomedov Mix || The Eagle Motivation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Goode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goode tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goode throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Goode misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Goode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov sizes up Goode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
Goode smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goode blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Goode misses.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goode swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Goode right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goode moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Goode counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode clinches up against the cage.
Goode is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Goode misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goode.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Goode works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Goode to work.
Goode working aggressively here.
Goode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goode blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goode throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Goode has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Goode sprawling to the canvas. Nurmagomedov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Goode hang on?
It looks like Eli Goode has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goode to stand up.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodes head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Goode.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Goode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goode circles away quickly and effectively.
Goode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Goode gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goode works the jab nicely.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Goode strikes.
Goode is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Goode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goode lands a body shot.
Goode unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmagomedov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goode is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Goode!
A less than humble Eli Goode misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fedorov (ranked 2495 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 306 p4p, 321 weight class). Fedorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Miyagi & Ðндшпиль feat. Рем Дигга - I Got Love. Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
A slow jab from Fedorov misses its intended target.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson scores with a spinning back kick!
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fergusson can pounce on him.
Fergusson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fedorov misses.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Fedorov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Fedorov sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedorov misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body
and Fedorov counters with a left and a right that stings Fergusson.
Fergusson needs to keep his hands up - Fedorov had a free shot at his head there.
Fergusson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Fedorov's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fergusson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Fergusson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fedorov takes a step back to recover.
Fergusson walks into a stiff left hand from Fedorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fergusson.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fedorov is able to avoid easily.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fergusson wants to counter the offense by Fedorov and move into the clinch position.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fergusson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
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!
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedorov dips to his left and cracks Fergusson with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Fergusson's shoulder, as Fergusson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson is looking to land body kicks.
Fedorov defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fergusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fedorov checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a leg kick but Fedorov moves out of range and Fergusson only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedorov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fergusson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fergusson.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
Fedorov stalling the fight.
Fergusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to work over Fergusson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergusson can do to turn this around?
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.
Fergusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Fedorov gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fergusson can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fergusson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov trying to stall but Fergusson improves his position.
A short right from Fergusson.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fedorov as Fergusson tries to tie him up.
Fergusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
Fergusson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedorov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fergusson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fergusson throws an elbow that misses.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fergusson or not.
Fergusson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedorov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedorov stalling against the cage.
Fedorov stalls.
Fedorov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fergusson tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov lands a jab to the head.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov sets himself, and Fergusson steps forward looking for the clinch! Fedorov avoids it this time.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fedorov lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson lands a jab to the nose.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Fedorov tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fergusson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fergusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson takes one on the button.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedorov should have avoided that one.
Fedorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fergusson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fedorov digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fergusson thinking.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Fergusson avoids them all with ease.
Fergusson clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
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 Nathan Fedorov.
Well Fedorov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Fedorov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Garotinho (ranked 1951 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Cestmir Cejka (ranked 254 p4p, 246 weight class). Garotinho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Coup -"The Guillotine". Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Garotinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejka closes the distance and clinches.
Cejka stalling against the cage.
Cejka lands with a left to the head.
Cejka's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cejka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Garotinho takes a shot to the head.
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cejka.
Cejka gets through Garotinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cejka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cejka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cejka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cejka.
Cejka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka stalling the fight.
Cejka lands with a short shot to the head.
Cejka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garotinho fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Cejka.
Garotinho takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Cejka.
Cejka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cejka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garotinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Cejka.
Cejka avoiding damage.
Cejka stalls.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garotinhos head.
Garotinho is trying to drag Cejka to the mat but Cejka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejka lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garotinho trying to stall but Cejka improves his position.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garotinhos head.
Cejka gets through Garotinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cejka slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Cejka.
Garotinho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
Garotinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Garotinho tries to counter by clinching up but Cejka breaks away and moves out of range.
Cejka swings for the body but Garotinho moves out of range.
Garotinho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cejka.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cejka moves into the clinch successfully.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejka lands an uppercut.
Cejka pushes Garotinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garotinho takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Cejka to work.
Garotinho is trying to break the clinch but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka digs a right hand into Garotinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garotinho's gas tank.
Garotinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cejka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garotinho or not.
Cejka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garotinho is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka 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.
Cejka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Felipe Garotinho has been cut.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Cejka scores with a punch to the head.
Garotinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cejka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Cejka finds it's target.
Garotinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Cejka drops Garotinho with a beautiful combination! Garotinho stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cejka is looking for the KO!
Garotinho is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garotinho doesn't seem bothered though.
Cejka moves into range and clinches up with Garotinho.
Cejka lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Cejka.
Cejka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Oh Garotinho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cejka digs a right hand into Garotinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garotinho's gas tank.
Garotinho seems to have got his legs back now.
Cejka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Cejka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Cejka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Cejka - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garotinho tries for a takedown but Cejka manages to get underhooks.
Cejka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cejka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Cejka.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Garotinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cejka pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garotinho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garotinho in his tracks.
Cejka closes the distance and clinches.
Cejka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garotinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cejka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cejka lands a left hand.
Cejka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garotinho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cejka after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejka lands a shot to the body.
Cejka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cejka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cejka scores with a shoulder strike.
Cejka is working Garotinho over against the cage.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cejka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Cejka - that landed with a thud.
Garotinho tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Cejka lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garotinho looking for a takedown.
Cejka lands a left hand.
Garotinho tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Garotinho drops back down to his feet.
Cejka stalling against the cage.
Cejka stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cejka stops a takedown attempt from Garotinho.
Cejka lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Cejka - that landed with a thud.
Cejka scores with a shoulder strike.
Cejka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cestmir Cejka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Garotinho's cut.
That's time! Garotinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cejka throws a series of punches but Garotinho avoids them all with ease.
Garotinho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garotinho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cejka lunges at Garotinho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garotinho's hand.
Nice defenses there by Cejka.
Cejka misses with a hook. Garotinho ducked under it nicely.
Garotinho gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Garotinho tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Cejka is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Garotinho buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Garotinho!! Garotinho is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Cejka throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cestmir Cejka!
Felipe Garotinho was interviewed post fight and said 'You never want to lose. Nobody does. I'm sorry to my fans who were hoping to see me sleep him. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Mesquita (ranked 373 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 36 p4p, 97 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek connects with a right hand. Mesquita shakes it off.
Cizek throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cizek won't be happy with that.
Mesquita in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cizek is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Mesquita!
Charles Mesquita retains his featherweight title!
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