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SPFT #4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Tarkowski (ranked 5578 p4p, 5072 weight class) and Ozuma Ozumab (ranked 520 p4p, 491 weight class). Mariusz Tarkowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Tarkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozuma Ozumab!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozumab shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ozumab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarkowski fails with the takedown
and Ozumab counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ozumab.
Tarkowski is trying to break the clinch but Ozumab has him pressed against the cage.
Tarkowski working hard to break the clinch.
Ozumab has Tarkowski pushed against the cage.
Tarkowski tries to break free but Ozumab pushes him back against the cage.
Tarkowski wants to break free but Ozumab has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarkowski has had enough of the clinch but Ozumab keeps him there for the moment.
Ozumab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tarkowski.
Ozumab instigates a clinch.
Ozumab tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozumab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ozumab or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarkowski, which made it look bad.
Mariusz Tarkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozuma Ozumab.
Ozumab finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarkowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ozumab.
Ozumab throws a sloppy head kick and Tarkowski moves out of range easily.
Tarkowski wants to clinch.
Ozumab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ozumab has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarkowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ozumab.
Ozumab fails to pull guard.
Tarkowski misses with the head strike.
Tarkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozumab prevents it.
Ozumab is trying to drag Tarkowski to the mat but Tarkowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ozumab goes for a takedown attempt but Tarkowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ozumab throws a head kick but Tarkowski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozumab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ozumab moves to clinch but Tarkowski breaks away
and Tarkowski counters with a three punch combo that has Ozumab backing up. Ozumab nods at Tarkowski to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozumab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarkowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ozumab. Ozumab gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarkowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozumab manages to circle out of the way.
Tarkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarkowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozumab tries to avoid it but Tarkowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozumab to the ground. Ozumab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozumab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozumab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarkowski circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarkowski throws a push kick but Ozumab slaps the foot to one side.
Tarkowski shoots in for a takedown but Ozumab shows good takedown defense.
Tarkowski gets tackled into the cage by Ozumab. Ozumab maintains the clinch.
Tarkowski jumps guard but Ozumab stands there with Tarkowski around his waist. Tarkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozumab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozumab moves into range and clinches up with Tarkowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozumab tries for a takedown but Tarkowski manages to get underhooks.
Tarkowski jumps guard but Ozumab turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ozuma Ozumab 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozumab.
Ozumab shoots in for a double leg but Tarkowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarkowski throws the left hand but Ozumab avoids the punch easily.
Ozumab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarkowski sprawls well. Tarkowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ozumab gets slowly back to his feet.
Mariusz Tarkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozuma Ozumab.
Ozumab has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozumab shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ozumab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarkowski drives through and clinches with Ozumab against the cage.
Tarkowski is pressed up against the cage. Ozumab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarkowski down to the mat. Tarkowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ozumab has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tarkowski drives through and clinches with Ozumab against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Ozumab stalling.
Ozumab breaks the clinch.
Tarkowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarkowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Ozumab dives in and grabs Tarkowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarkowski pushes down on Ozumab's head and hops out.
Ozumab is breathing heavily.
Tarkowski has Ozumab up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozumab tries to circle away but Tarkowski has him pinned against the cage.
Ozumab manages to break the clinch.
Tarkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tarkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozumab sprawls well. He's pushed Tarkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mariusz Tarkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarkowski throws a leg kick but Ozumab sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarkowski shoots in for a takedown but Ozumab shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozumab fails to land the takedown.
Tarkowski shoots in for a takedown but Ozumab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozumab throws a counter combo.
Ozumab has managed to clinch.
Ozumab can't get the takedown.
Tarkowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ozumab manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ozumab. No joy for Tarkowski on that attempt.
Tarkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarkowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ozumab. Ozumab gets slowly back to his feet.
Ozumab shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarkowski tries to sprawl out of it but Ozumab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarkowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozumab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarkowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Ozumab rushes Tarkowski and presses him up against the cage.
Ozumab drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarkowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarkowski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozumab controls his hands.
Ozumab tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ozumab unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ozumab breaks the clinch.
Ozumab works Tarkowski's body with a nice hook.
Ozumab fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ozumab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarkowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ozumab somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ozumab avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Mariusz Tarkowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarkowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozumab, which made it look bad.
Tarkowski wants to clinch up but Ozumab keeps it at a distance.
Ozumab darts in and clinches Tarkowski up against the cage.
Tarkowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ozumab jumps guard and drags Tarkowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ozumab can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ozumab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozumab wants to control but Tarkowski passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarkowski is taking a breather. Ozumab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarkowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarkowski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ozumab is defended easily by Tarkowski.
As Ozumab looks to move away, Tarkowski throws a big counter combo but Ozumab just gets out of the way.
Ozumab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarkowski tries to avoid it but Ozumab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarkowski to the ground. Tarkowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozumab tries to clinch but Tarkowski is having none of it.
Ozumab leaves Tarkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarkowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozumab's waist but Ozumab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarkowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Tarkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ozumab dives in and grabs Tarkowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarkowski pushes down on Ozumab's head and hops out.
Tarkowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ozumab is quick to defend against it.
Ozumab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarkowski tries to clinch
and Ozumab counters with a three punch combo that has Tarkowski backing up. Tarkowski nods at Ozumab to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarkowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ozumab is fending him off so far but Tarkowski persists. Nope, Ozumab circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarkowski wants to clinch up but Ozumab keeps it at a distance.
Ozumab looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ozumab tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tarkowski is able to avoid easily.
Tarkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozumab sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozumab with the counter takedown but Tarkowski avoids it easily.
Ozumab dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarkowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ozumab throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tarkowski counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarkowski is looking to clinch but Ozumab is avoiding it.
Ozumab drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarkowski defends it well.
Ozumab forces Tarkowski back against the cage and clinches.
Ozumab is trying to pull guard but Tarkowski has him pressed against the cage.
Ozuma Ozumab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tarkowski jumps guard but Ozumab stands there with Tarkowski around his waist. Tarkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarkowski wants to stall.
Ozumab goes for a takedown attempt but Tarkowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ozumab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarkowski circles away.
Ozumab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarkowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Tarkowski with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarkowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ozumab.
Tarkowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozumab.
Tarkowski stuffs the takedown.
Ozumab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarkowski.
Tarkowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozumab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarkowski defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ozuma Ozumab.
I think Ozumab has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozuma Ozumab!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Gimenez (ranked 4660 p4p, 4623 weight class) and Han Gan (ranked 509 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugenio Gimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Han Gan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gan closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gan's brow.
Gan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gimenez after a bit of a struggle.
Gimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Gimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Gimenez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gimenez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gan throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan breaks from the clinch.
Gan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gimenez.
Gan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gimenez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugenio Gimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gan or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez, which made it look bad.
Gimenez looks for a takedown but Gan sprawls well.
Gimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gan sprawls well. Gan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gan avoids it really well and circles away.
Gimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gimenez blocks the body kick.
Gimenez throws a quick counter head kick but Gan was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gan closes the distance and pushes Gimenez back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gan obliges.
Gan lands a knee to the body.
Gimenez is breathing heavily.
Gimenez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gan walks away with a smile on his face. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gimenez stuffs the takedown.
Gan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gimenez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gan tries to sprawl out of it but Gimenez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gimenez defends well and Gan ends up having to push Gimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gimenez. No joy for Gan on that attempt.
Gan throws a leg kick that misses.
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Gimenez fails to pull guard.
Gimenez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gan pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gan.
Gan clinches up with Gimenez and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez has Gan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gimenez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gimenez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gan to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Gimenez.
Gan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gimenez tries to pull guard but Gan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gan jumps into guard, dragging Gimenez to the mat.
Gimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Gan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gimenez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Gan 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.
Gimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gan clinches with his opponent.
Gan pulls guard.
Gan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gan keeping moving, preventing Gimenez from controlling successfully.
Gimenez won't allow Gan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gimenez.
Gimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan working for a triangle but Gimenez defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gan moves out of range of the body kick.
Gimenez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gan is fending him off so far but Gimenez persists. Nope, Gan circles away and we're back to standing.
Gan keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Gan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gan stuffs the takedown.
Gimenez fails with the takedown
letting Gan counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugenio Gimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez goes for a double leg but Gan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gan continues to drive forward.
Gan throws a counter combo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gan has Gimenez pushed against the cage.
Gimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gimenez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gan walks away with a smile on his face. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gan avoids the head kick by Gimenez.
Gan clinches with his opponent.
Gimenez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gimenez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gimenez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Eugenio Gimenez has been cut.
Han Gan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gimenez up against the cage.
Gan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gimenez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez is trying to break the clinch but Gan has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gan drags the fight down to the ground.
Gan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gimenez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gan throws a leg kick which misses Gimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gimenez tries to avoid it.
Gan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gimenez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gan scores with a decent looking hook.
Gan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gimenez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gimenez backing away here, and Gan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gan has managed to clinch.
Gan pulls guard successfully.
Gimenez trying to control but Gan is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimenez trying to move into half guard but instead Gan has managed to sweep!
Gimenez trying to control the position.
Gimenez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gimenez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gan is now in half guard.
Gimenez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gimenez tries to get out of the position.
Gan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Gan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eugenio Gimenez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gan sprawls well. Gan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Gan.
Gimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gan counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Gan with that takedown attempt.
Gimenez tries to counter by clinching up but Gan breaks away and moves out of range.
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gimenez is trying to force a seperation but Gan has the dominant position.
Gan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gimenez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eugenio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Gan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gan.
It looked like Gimenez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gan stuffs the takedown.
Gan moves into the clinch successfully.
Gimenez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gan jumps guard.
Gan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gimenez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gimenez has Gan in his guard.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Gan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gimenez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gimenez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gan stuffs the takedown attempt from Gimenez. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimenez as he avoids it easily.
Gimenez throws a head kick but Gan moves out of range.
Eugenio Gimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gimenez tries to clinch but Gan moves out of range.
Gimenez tries to clinch there but Gan circles away.
Gan fails to land with a series of punches.
Gimenez appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gimenez.
Nice takedown defense from Gan. No joy for Gimenez on that attempt.
Gan closes the distance and pushes Gimenez back into the cage.
Gimenez looking to throw knees to the head but Gan is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gan gets underhooks to prevent Gimenez's takedown attempt.
Gan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimenez drives through and clinches with Gan against the cage.
Gan pushes Gimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gan successfully pulls guard.
Gan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gimenez's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gimenez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gan escapes and throws Gimenez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Gan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Gan!
Han Gan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addiel Frometa (ranked 3472 p4p, 2236 weight class) and Beltran Salvatierra (ranked 279 p4p, 184 weight class). Beltran Salvatierra has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Addiel Frometa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beltran Salvatierra!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatierra looks to land a combination. Frometa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frometa lands with a nice body punch.
Salvatierra looks to score with a jab to the body but Frometa is just out of range.
Frometa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salvatierra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvatierra loads up on a big right hand but Frometa slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvatierra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvatierra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frometa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatierra moves away.
Salvatierra wants to counter with a clinch but Frometa pushes him away.
Frometa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatierra was well out of range. Poor timing from Frometa.
Frometa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frometa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salvatierra counters with a series of strikes. Frometa will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frometa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frometa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatierra. Frometa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frometa throws a jab when Salvatierra was well out of range.
Salvatierra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Salvatierra misses.
Frometa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatierra moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatierra misses with an uppercut
and Frometa counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatierra moves to clinch but Frometa breaks away
and Frometa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salvatierra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frometa.
Frometa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Salvatierra! Frometa dives in looking to finish! Salvatierra is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addiel Frometa!
Addiel Frometa 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 Hongy Chong (ranked 3480 p4p, 4399 weight class) and Reinaldo Hernandez (ranked 396 p4p, 457 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hongy Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reinaldo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chong looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Chong connects with a combination that backs up Hernandez into the cage. Chong lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hernandez's guard. Hernandez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Chong bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongy Chong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 3549 p4p, 3623 weight class) and Marco Montero (ranked 416 p4p, 424 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Montero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Montero misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Adesanya. That snapped Montero's head back.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adesanya.
Montero jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
Adesanya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Montero walks into a stiff left hand from Adesanya.
 Montero is rocked!
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Montero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a hook. Montero ducked under it nicely.
Montero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Montero ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adesanya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montero is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Montero moved out of range nicely.
Montero seems to have recovered his senses.
Montero misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Montero to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya defending well as Montero loads up on a big left hand.
Montero slips under a jab from Adesanya.
Montero throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Adesanya lands.
Adesanya lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
An out of breath Israel Adesanya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Inca Valero (ranked 2941 p4p, 3646 weight class) and Fireball Pacio (ranked 196 p4p, 231 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Inca Valero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fireball Pacio!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacio misses the jab.
Valero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacio throws a head kick but Valero moves out of range.
Valero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pacio misses with a looping left.
Valero misses with a wild body shot.
Pacio misses with a hook. Valero ducked under it nicely.
Pacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacio pushes Valero up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valero fails to land.
Valero misses with a punch on the inside.
Valero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valero blocks an uppercut.
Valero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pacio has him pressed against the cage.
Pacio taking a breather.
Pacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pacio keeps control of Valero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Pacio.
Valero tries to break free but Pacio pushes him back against the cage.
Pacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Valero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pacio can turn it around.
Valero tries to circle away but Pacio has him pinned against the cage.
Pacio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Pacio.
Valero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacio blocks an uppercut.
Valero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacio.
A short left from Valero.
Valero is trying to break the clinch but Pacio is controlling him.
Pacio has Valero pushed against the cage.
Valero wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacio won't allow it.
Pacio lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pacio on the inside.
Pacio blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pacio as the two fighters clinch.
Valero misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacio misses with the head strike.
Valero has a couple of punches blocked by Pacio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacio scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Valero fails to land.
Valero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Valero misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacio as he connects with a hook.
Valero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacio at a distance.
Valero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Valero.
Pacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacio misses with a straight right.
Pacio throws a looping overhand right but Valero ducks down to avoid it.
Pacio moves into the clinch.
Pacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacio blocks an uppercut.
Pacio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacio backwards.
Pacio can't find room to land a body shot as Valero controls the action.
Pacio lands a shot to the body.
Pacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valero lands a left hand.
Pacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valero's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valero.
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 Inca Valero 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.
Valero throws a hook but Pacio avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valero has a couple of punches blocked by Pacio.
Fireball Pacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valero's elbow.
Valero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero misses with a left hand
letting Pacio counter with a right hand.
 Valero is rocked!
Pacio walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Valero drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pacio swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Valero's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fireball Pacio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Flamenco (ranked 2350 p4p, 4527 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 194 p4p, 328 weight class). Flamenco comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out Theme. Musashi has chosen tajiri theme as his entrance music. 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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154
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Flamenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamenco works Musashi's body with a nice hook.
Flamenco looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Flamenco circles away.
Flamenco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Flamenco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi wants to clinch.
Musashi looks to clinch
and Flamenco counters with a left to the body.
Flamenco keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi tries to clinch but Flamenco moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Flamenco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi wants to clinch but Flamenco slips to the side
and Flamenco counters with a right hand to the body.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Flamenco.
Flamenco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Musashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Flamenco is working Musashi over against the cage.
Flamenco digs a right hand underneath Musashi's ribcage. Musashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flamenco tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Flamenco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flamenco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flamenco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flamenco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flamenco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Musashis head.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Flamenco pushes Musashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Musashi looks winded!
Flamenco lands a shoulder strike.
Flamenco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flamenco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flamenco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flamenco digs a right hand underneath Musashi's ribcage. Musashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Flamenco.
Flamenco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Flamenco.
Flamenco digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Flamenco.
Flamenco lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Flamenco.
Flamenco can't break the clinch.
Flamenco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Flamenco.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Flamenco - that landed with a thud.
Flamenco lands with a right to the head.
Flamenco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Musashi.
Flamenco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Flamenco.
Flamenco creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Musashi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Musashi drops to his knees and Flamenco pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Flamenco!
A very excited looking Don Flamenco 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Slade Vaughan (ranked 3368 p4p, 4006 weight class) and Gervonta Davis (ranked 267 p4p, 313 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: Tank Davis (TKO) Unofficial Music-Video. Slade Vaughan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155
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154
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slade Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gervonta Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vaughan's hands.
Vaughan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaughan doesn't seem phased though.
Vaughan is rocked!
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Vaughan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaughan is breathing heavily.
Davis lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gervonta Davis!
Gervonta Davis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Gallegos (ranked 4179 p4p, 3816 weight class) and Angel Alvarez (ranked 444 p4p, 402 weight class). Emanuel Gallegos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallegos.
Gallegos staying out of range there.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Gallegos's shoulder, as Gallegos tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Gallegos's body.
Gallegos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gallegos ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
It looked like Gallegos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body
and Gallegos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Angel Alvarez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a body punch
and Gallegos counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Gallegos knows he should have avoided that one.
Gallegos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallegos walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Gallegos didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gallegos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Gallegos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gallegos avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Gallegos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Gallegos throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Gallegos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
letting Gallegos counter with a right hand.
Gallegos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
It looked like Gallegos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gallegos momentarily.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a hook but Gallegos avoids it easily.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallegos.
A counter left hand to the body from Gallegos misses its target.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head.
Alvarez clobbers Gallegos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallegos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Gallegos seems unphased.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallegos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallegos throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
and Gallegos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angel Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallegos is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
enabling Gallegos to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Gallegos counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallegos slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallegos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alvarez! Gallegos lets Alvarez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alvarez is rocked!
That has opened up Angel Alvarez's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallegos finish him?
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallegos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Gallegos's shoulder, as Gallegos tries to avoid the shot.
Gallegos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez catches Gallegos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Gallegos's ribs.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gallegos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallegos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Gallegos counters with a crisp right that sends Alvarez to the canvas! Gallegos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Gallegos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Maskhadov (ranked 3133 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Gonzo Gonsalez (ranked 211 p4p, 205 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Maskhadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gonzo Gonsalez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonsalez misses with a hook. Maskhadov ducked under it nicely.
Gonsalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maskhadov.
It looked like Maskhadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws a hook but Maskhadov blocks it.
Maskhadov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maskhadov instigates a clinch.
Gonsalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonsalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonsalez lands with a right to the head.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonsalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonsalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch.
Maskhadov has Gonsalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonsalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maskhadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maskhadov darts in and clinches Gonsalez up against the cage.
Maskhadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gonsalez.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maskhadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonsalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Maskhadov has double underhooks.
Gonsalez keeps control of Maskhadov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonsalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonsalez takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
Maskhadov connects with a jab.
Gonsalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maskhadov.
Gonsalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzo Gonsalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskhadov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maskhadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonsalez misses the shot to the body.
Maskhadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonsalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maskhadov scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Gonsalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonsalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonsalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.
Maskhadov slips a straight right by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws a shot from downtown. Maskhadov moves away and avoids it.
Maskhadov throwing a counter right hand but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonsalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalez misses with a punch to the body.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch.
Maskhadov drives through and clinches with Gonsalez against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gonsalez fails to land.
Maskhadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maskhadov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonsalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maskhadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot.
Maskhadov has managed to clinch.
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonsalez backwards.
Gonsalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Maskhadov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonsalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maskhadov lands a left hand.
Gonsalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonsalez keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonsalez. Maskhadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalez works the jab nicely.
Gonsalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonsalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Maskhadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonsalez connects with a looping right hand.
Maskhadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.
Gonsalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Gonsalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonsalez.
It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
Gonsalez lands a right hook to the body.
Gonsalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Maskhadov counters with a left to the body.
Gonsalez throws an overhand right that lands on Maskhadov's shoulder, as Maskhadov tries to avoid the shot.
Gonsalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskhadov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonsalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskhadov. Maskhadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonsalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maskhadov is breathing heavily.
Gonsalez lands a glancing blow to the side of Maskhadov's head.
Maskhadov is rocked!
Maskhadov throws a shot to the body.
Oh Maskhadov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalez cracks Maskhadov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maskhadov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gonsalez finish him?
Maskhadov defending well as Gonsalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonsalez ducks under a wild hook from Maskhadov.
Gonsalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maskhadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonsalez.
Maskhadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maskhadov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonsalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonsalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonsalez jabs at Maskhadov's body.
Gonsalez throws an overhand right that drops Maskhadov like a sack of potatoes! Gonsalez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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