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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clydell Dexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigui Yanomami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thats not what your momma said, oh snap!- Dr. House. Clydell Dexler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Birigui Yanomami's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clydell Dexler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Birigui Yanomami!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dexler. That's going to slow Yanomami down.
Yanomami should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yanomami throws a body kick that misses.
Dexler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dexler misses with a right hand
and Yanomami counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dexler forces Yanomami back against the cage and clinches.
Yanomami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dexler scores with a shot to the side of Yanomami's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dexler.
Dexler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yanomami backwards.
Dexler manages to break the clinch.
Yanomami throws a sloppy head kick and Dexler moves out of range easily.
Dexler slaps away a takedown attempt from Yanomami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yanomami tries to clinch up
and Yanomami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexler misses with a hook. Yanomami ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexler throws a lazy right hand but Yanomami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dexler misses with the combination.
Dexler misses with a low kick.
Yanomami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dexler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Birigui Yanomami has been cut.
Dexler closes the distance and pushes Yanomami back into the cage.
Dexler stalling in the clinch.
Dexler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yanomami is trying to break free.
Dexler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yanomami backwards.
Dexler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dexler slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanomami tries to pull guard but Dexler won't allow it.
Clydell Dexler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birigui Yanomami.
Yanomami looking for a takedown.
Yanomami blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dexler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yanomami stalling in the clinch but Dexler improves position.
Yanomami is trying to pull guard but Dexler has him pressed against the cage.
Dexler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dexler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yanomami is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dexler.
Yanomami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dexler has him pressed against the cage.
Yanomami tries to pull guard but Dexler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yanomami throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexler is leaning against Yanomami and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dexler misses with some punches.
Yanomami tries to circle away but Dexler has him pinned against the cage.
Yanomami tries to pull guard but Dexler won't allow it.
Dexler manages to break the clinch.
Dexler throws a solid leg kick but Yanomami takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dexler.
Yanomami misses with a takedown
and Dexler counters with a good low kick that Yanomami was not able to check.
Yanomami looks winded!
Dexler lands a nice shot that snaps Yanomami's head back.
Yanomami staying out of range there.
Dexler cracks Yanomami with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yanomami looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dexler finish him?
Yanomami is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexler fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Yanomami square on the jaw! Damn, Yanomami is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clydell Dexler!
Clydell Dexler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Of The East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Devaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beast Of The East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rory Devaney!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The East misses with a takedown attempt - Devaney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The East throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Devaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The East is in Devaney's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Devaney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Devaney is looking to stand up but The East isn't so interested in that idea.
The East is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The East postures up in Devaney's guard and throws a big left but Devaney blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The East trying to control the position from guard on top but Devaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The East's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Devaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The East. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The East drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The East jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The East sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devaney's guard.
The East throws a strike but Devaney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The East's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Devaney wants to get back to his feet but The East is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The East trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The East wants to pass the guard but Devaney is keeping the position.
The East throws a strike but Devaney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The East looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The East has his feet on Devaney's thighs here. He's pushed Devaney off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Devaney screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beast Of The East!
Beast Of The East 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilgore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champion by Chipmunk ft. Chris Brown. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Kilgore!
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, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Kilgore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilgore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Kilgore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Kilgore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Kilgore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Walker scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walker enables Kilgore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Kilgore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Kilgore won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilgore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilgore trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Jamal Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Kilgore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker scores with a hook.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Walker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Walker.
Walker staying out of range there.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Kilgore connects with the punch.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walker defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker blocks a jab.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Johnny Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore cracks Walker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walker cracks Kilgore on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kilgore falls backwards against the cage. Walker follows up with more strikes that drop Kilgore to his knees. Walker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kilgore! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Walker!
Johnny Walker made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knowshon Zavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Butcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Knowshon Zavier's chin.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knowshon Zavier!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zavier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butcher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Zavier finds it's way through Butcher's defenses.
It looks like Wally Butcher has been cut.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that Zavier sees coming a mile off.
Butcher is looking to chop away at Zavier's legs.
Zavier lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Zavier off the cage and back into range.
Butcher tries to move into range but Zavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Butcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zavier throws a shot to the body.
Butcher slips a jab from Zavier.
Zavier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Zavier misses with a kick to the body.
Zavier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zavier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher swings for the body but Zavier moves out of range.
Zavier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooh!!! Butcher has knocked Zavier down with a huge combo! Butcher steps away and waves a wobbly Zavier back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zavier is rocked!
It looks like Knowshon Zavier has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Butcher throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Zavier crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wally Butcher!
After the big win, Wally Butcher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ganja's Warehouse (Laundering) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba comes into the arena with Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become blaring out of the sound system. Humberto Montes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mookie Magaba's chin.
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153 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Humberto Montes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montes cracks the inside of Magaba's front leg.
Magaba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magaba's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Montes there.
Magaba tries to clinch but Montes moves out of range.
Magaba wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance.
Montes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Magaba fails with a takedown attempt.
Montes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magaba.
Magaba tries to clinch up.
Magaba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magaba back to the cage. Montes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magaba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montes dives on top into guard.
Magaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaba, not yet.
Magaba wants to improve his position but instead Montes has moved into half guard.
Magaba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Montes wants to pass the guard but Magaba is keeping the position.
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Montes pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba working for submissions but it's allowed Montes to get to half guard.
Magaba actively working from the bottom here.
Magaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magaba is pressing down on Montes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaba looking for subs off his back but Montes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Magaba wants to improve his position but Montes is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes is trying to control the action in half guard but Magaba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Montes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magaba trying to control from the bottom.
Montes prevents Magaba from improving his position.
Montes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magaba tries to roll over but Montes keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Humberto Montes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Magaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montes wants it to stay on the feet.
Magaba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montes tries to avoid it but Magaba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montes to the ground. Montes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magaba fails with the takedown
enabling Montes to counter with a crisp jab.
Montes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magaba.
Montes looks for the body kick but Magaba saw that one coming.
Magaba has his takedown stuffed
and Montes counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magaba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Montes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montes working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mookie Magaba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Montes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magaba shoots in for a takedown but Montes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magaba.
Montes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montes.
Magaba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Montes on his heels. He'll look to pass Montes's guard now, I'm sure.
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montes dives on top into guard.
Magaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magaba has his foot on Montes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montes works his way back into a safe position though.
Magaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montes has passed into half guard!
Magaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montes pulls his head out easily.
Magaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Montes wants to control but Magaba is keeping him busy.
Magaba moves into full guard.
Montes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magaba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montes has managed to get both his arms back between Magaba's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba keeping full guard, as Montes tries to pass.
Magaba controls Montes momentarily but Montes frees himself.
Magaba working for a triangle but Montes defends it easily.
Montes content to stall in guard here.
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Montes pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Montes pushes his legs off easily.
Montes trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaba wants to hit a switch here but Montes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magaba there!
Magaba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Montes thows a huge punch but Magaba dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba tries to roll over but Montes keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard but Montes has passed into side control.
Magaba struggling a bit here.
Montes trying to control the position but Magaba is working away.
Magaba is looking to reverse the position.
Magaba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montes's best efforts.
Well, if Montes 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magaba looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Magaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Magaba shoots in for a takedown but Montes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magaba wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance.
Magaba swinging wildly here.
Magaba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Humberto Montes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montes connects with a solid leg kick.
Magaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montes.
Magaba misses with a wild combination.
Magaba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaba gets the takedown into side control.
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magaba working away.
Montes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes struggling a bit here.
Magaba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magaba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Montes sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is looking for a kimura but Montes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magaba to get the leverage.
Montes is controlling Magaba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montes sees it coming and defends easily.
Magaba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magaba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magaba's back!
Magaba tries to roll but Montes sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Montes avoiding Magaba 's attempts to control his hands.
Montes has good solid back control here.
Montes doesn't have the hooks in and Magaba manages to turn into his guard.
Magaba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Montes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magaba, into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magaba has an active guard here but Montes has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Mookie Magaba.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magaba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Humberto Montes!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mookie Magaba!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Mookie Magaba!
Mookie Magaba wins by split decision!
Mookie Magaba 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Chazinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le'Veon Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chazinski comes to the cage accompanied by Back in the USSR. Le\'Veon Banks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borislav Chazinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Le'Veon Banks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chazinski fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a thumping low kick.
Chazinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Le'Veon Banks has been cut.
Chazinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
Chazinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chazinski throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chazinski has control of Banks's left arm, preventing Banks from doing any damage.
Chazinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chazinski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chazinski keeps working.
Banks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chazinski gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chazinski looking to control.
Chazinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chazinski keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Chazinski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chazinski working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chazinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chazinski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chazinski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chazinski landing strikes from the mount.
The cut above Le'Veon Banks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Le'Veon Banks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Borislav Chazinski!
A determined Borislav Chazinski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Olavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikita Olavski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Hotop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikita Olavski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olavski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hotop, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotop misses with a hook
and Olavski counters by clinching up.
Hotop can't break the clinch.
Hotop wants to break free but Olavski has control.
Olavski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hotop smiles and moves away.
Olavski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olavski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hotop defends it nicely.
Hotop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olavski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warren Hotop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Olavski.
Olavski tries for a takedown but Hotop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hotop throws a right hand that Olavski ducks under and follows up with a left that Olavski also avoids with ease.
Olavski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hotop as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olavski circles away quickly and effectively.
Olavski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hotop pinned against the cage. Hotop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hotop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olavski momentarily.
Hotop throws a shot from downtown. Olavski moves away and avoids it.
Olavski has managed to clinch.
Olavski misses with a knee to the head.
Olavski controlling the action here for a moment.
Olavski tries for a takedown but Hotop manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olavski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olavski looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olavski tries to pull guard but Hotop forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Olavski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hotop to keep the fight standing.
Olavski has picked Hotop up - he's going for a ride! Olavski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hotop wants to control but Olavski is keeping busy.
Hotop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olavski.
Olavski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olavski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hotop is now in Olavski's guard. A big mistake from Olavski there, giving up the dominant position!
Hotop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olavski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hotop should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Olavski has tightened it up now! Hotop should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikita Olavski!
After winning the bout, Nikita Olavski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . Xu has chosen Metallica - Creeping Death 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Xu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Stewart.
Xu gets caught napping as Stewart dives in and scores a takedown. Xu manages to retain guard.
Xu is trying to keep Stewart in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Xu is keeping the position.
Xu controlling Stewart's posture.
Xu wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
Xu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roger Xu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roger Xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xu throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xu gets a clinch.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Xu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Xu lands a nice uppercut.
Xu lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Donald Stewart has been cut.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Xu controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stewart's brow.
Xu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Xu's head but Xu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Xu tried to score with a low kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart moves out of range as Xu throws a body kick.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Xu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xu throws a leg kick but Stewart moved away.
Xu tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Xu forces Stewart back against the cage and clinches.
Xu misses with the head strike.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Xu backwards.
Xu blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Xu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Xu lands an elbow just above Stewart 's eye.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Xu blocks an uppercut.
Xu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Xu tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stewart blocks the elbow strike.
Xu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart wants to get back to striking at distance but Xu won't allow it.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Xu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart dodges an elbow strike from Xu.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Xu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xu throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart pulls Xu into guard.
Stewart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xu trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Xu throws an elbow that misses. Stewart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xu's guard. Nice move by Stewart!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xu holds on and takes a little breather.
Stewart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xu is trying to control Stewart's posture but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Xu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stewart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xu tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Xu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xu tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xu.
Xu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Xu tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xu throws out the jab.
Xu is looking to clinch.
Stewart lands a jab to the head.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Xu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xu slips under a jab.
Xu wants to clinch up but Stewart keeps it at a distance.
Stewart lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu misses the shot to the body.
Xu misses with a body shot
and Stewart counters with an outside leg kick.
Xu tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Xu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xu defends it nicely.
Xu fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stewart if he has to take too many more of those.
Xu blocks a jab.
Xu thuds his shin into the meat of Stewart's side.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Xu throws a leg kick but Stewart moved away.
Xu gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart managing to block the knees to the body from Xu.
Xu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Xu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
Stewart is trying to push Xu away but Xu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Xu trying to land knees to the body.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Xu.
Xu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart is working Xu over against the cage.
A short right from Xu on the inside.
Xu misses with an elbow strike.
Xu has Stewart pressed against the cage, preventing Stewart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xu.
Xu misses with a body punch.
Xu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu presses Stewart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stewart jumps guard but Xu stands there with Stewart around his waist. Stewart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Xu scores a nice knee to the body.
Xu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike from Xu.
Xu lands a good knee to the midsection. Stewart won't want to take too many of those.
Xu blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Xu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Xu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Xu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xu tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roger Xu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stewart has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xu regains guard immediately.
Stewart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu 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.
Xu wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart distracts Xu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Xu working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.
Stewart being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Xu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Stewart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xu throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Xu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xu blocks a jab.
Xu throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xu.
Xu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xu looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Xu.
Xu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Xu didn't see that one coming.
Stewart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Xu.
Roger Xu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stewart gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xu!
Stewart wants to control the pace but Xu is squirming around nicely.
Xu is bucking up trying to escape but Stewart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stewart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stewart working for a guillotine from mount but Xu is in no mood to give up.
Xu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stewart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xu tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Donald Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu is squirming around, avoiding Stewart's attempts to control the action.
Xu tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart cracks Xu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xu is rocked!
Xu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xu is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xu shrugs it off.
Xu seems to have recovered his senses.
Xu wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stewart postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Xu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stewart around the waist but Stewart pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stewart is the winner by TKO! Stewart jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Stewart!
Donald Stewart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ganja's Warehouse (Laundering) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soham Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Get Back . Devin Styles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Devin Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soham Roy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Styles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roy looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
Styles misses with a kick to the body.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Styles wants to clinch.
Styles clinches up against the cage.
Styles misses with some punches.
Styles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roy avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
Styles avoids the head kick by Roy.
Roy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Styles misses.
Roy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devin Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Styles - just one landing.
It looks like Soham Roy has been cut.
Styles throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Roy blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Roy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styles lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Roy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roy throws the kick towards the body but Styles avoids it.
Styles misses the shot to the body.
Styles moves forwards but Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Styles looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
Styles cracks Roy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Roy falls backwards against the cage. Styles follows up with more strikes that drop Roy to his knees. Styles keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Roy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Devin Styles is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Devin Styles thanked Ganja's Warehouse (Laundering) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Kharlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen Illusions as his entrance music. Maxim Kharlamov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Kharlamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharlamov. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharlamov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Kharlamov avoids it well.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Kharlamov is out of range.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett lands a head kick!
It looks like Maxim Kharlamov has been cut.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Kharlamov shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Kharlamov. Beautiful body shot.
Kharlamov lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharlamov is just out of range.
Kharlamov swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Kharlamov counters with a nice leg kick.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Kharlamov knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Kharlamov. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
Kharlamov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kharlamov drives through with a takedown into Bennett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kharlamov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett pulls Kharlamov in close to prevent any damage.
Bennett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kharlamov!
Kharlamov is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov tries to lock up and control but Bennett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennett tries to control but Kharlamov wriggling away.
Kharlamov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharlamov is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett controlling from mount.
Kharlamov wants to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Kharlamov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett controlling from the full mount.
Bennett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kharlamov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kharlamov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bennett.
Kharlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennett lands with some strikes.
Bennett lands a big elbow.
Kharlamov tries to lock up and control but Bennett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharlamov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov is not content to let Bennett control the position.
Bennett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bennett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bennett wants to control but Kharlamov is keeping him busy.
Bennett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kharlamov's head.
Kharlamov trying to control but Bennett postures up.
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kharlamov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett.
Kharlamov wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Kharlamov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maxim Kharlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kharlamov quickly recovers to half guard.
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Kharlamov is defending well.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Kharlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kharlamov is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennett prevents Kharlamov from improving his position.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Kharlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kharlamov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett lands strikes from half guard.
Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Kharlamov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett wants to stand up but Kharlamov manages to regain full guard.
Kharlamov trying to control the position.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kharlamov 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.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kharlamov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Bennett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxim Kharlamov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Kharlamov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kharlamov's hands.
Bennett scores with a jab. Kharlamov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Bennett misses
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharlamov ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Kharlamov throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennett tries to land a front kick but Kharlamov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kharlamov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kharlamov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharlamov.
Nice defenses there by Kharlamov.
Bennett throws a hook but Kharlamov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharlamov misses with a low kick.
Maxim Kharlamov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Kharlamov
and Bennett counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Kharlamov's ribs.
Kharlamov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharlamov is looking to wear down Bennett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bennett scores with a sloppy right hand. Kharlamov should have avoided that one.
Kharlamov wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharlamov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennett lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a body kick that misses
and Kharlamov counters with a thumping low kick.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett throws a hook but Kharlamov avoids it easily.
Kharlamov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kharlamov.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kharlamov controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharlamov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
That's time! Kharlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kharlamov throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Kharlamov sprawls well.
Kharlamov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kharlamov pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett throws a hook but Kharlamov blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.
Kharlamov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erik Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharlamov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett throws a head kick but Kharlamov moves out of range.
Kharlamov scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a push kick but Kharlamov slaps the foot to one side.
Kharlamov lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Kharlamov slips a jab from Bennett.
Kharlamov misses with a right hand
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharlamov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kharlamov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kharlamov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Kharlamov misses with a body shot.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharlamov.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kharlamov looks to land a body kick but Bennett moved away.
Bennett misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Kharlamov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kharlamov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharlamov as he jumps to the side.
Maxim Kharlamov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharlamov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
Kharlamov misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharlamov is just out of range.
Kharlamov throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Kharlamov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharlamov takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Kharlamov looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett blocks the body kick.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Kharlamov avoids it well.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Kharlamov avoids them all with ease.
Kharlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov misses with a leg kick.
Bennett tries to clinch there but Kharlamov circles away.
Kharlamov works Bennett's body with a nice hook.
Kharlamov keeps Bennett at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Kharlamov scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharlamov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
A solid body kick from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Kharlamov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharlamov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Kharlamov.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Kharlamov slips the punch.
Bennett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kharlamov to the ground. Bennett is now in Kharlamov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Kharlamov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bennett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharlamov avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Kharlamov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kharlamov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kharlamov wants to slow Bennett down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kharlamov tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kharlamov to the ground. Kharlamov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kharlamov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharlamov is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bennett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kharlamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharlamov misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kharlamov. That snapped Bennett's head back.
A head kick misses from Kharlamov.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kharlamov.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Kharlamov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett scores with a takedown into Kharlamov's guard.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kharlamov trying to control the position.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Kharlamov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kharlamov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kharlamov has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws an elbow that misses. Kharlamov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bennett's guard. Nice move by Kharlamov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is looking to stand up but Kharlamov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharlamov controls the pace.
Bennett pulls Kharlamov in to control the position.
Bennett is trying to control the position but Kharlamov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Maxim Kharlamov just wasn't active enough.
Kharlamov tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Kharlamov moves away and avoids it.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Kharlamov sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maxim Kharlamov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Kharlamov dips to his left and cracks Bennett with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kharlamov. Bennett shrugs it off though.
Sloppy strikes from Kharlamov. Those never looked like landing.
Kharlamov throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Kharlamov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kharlamov slips a straight right by Bennett.
Kharlamov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharlamov.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharlamov throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kharlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett throws a hook but Kharlamov blocks it.
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!
Bennett walks into a stiff left hand from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov throws a leg kick but Bennett checks it.
Kharlamov lands with a kick to the temple. Bennett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Kharlamov had his way with Erik Bennett in that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Kharlamov catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
Kharlamov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett tries to bum rush Kharlamov with a series of wild strikes but Kharlamov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Kharlamov throws a body kick that misses.
Kharlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharlamov.
Bennett stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kharlamov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erik Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kharlamov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bennett is looking to defend but Kharlamov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bennett! Kharlamov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bennett taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxim Kharlamov!
Maxim Kharlamov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Maxim Kharlamov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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