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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Scout (ranked 7019 p4p, 536 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 23598 p4p, 591 weight class). Aku Serronen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Scout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scout wants to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scout tries to clinch up.
Scout is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scout walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
Scout is looking to clinch.
Scout misses with a body shot
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Scout takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scout is rocked!
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Serronen backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Scout's temple! It sends Scout violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Serronen celebrates and the doctors try to help Scout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chosen One (ranked 5513 p4p, 229 weight class) and Liam Hoohuli (ranked 23983 p4p, 270 weight class). Liam Hoohuli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chosen One's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosen One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Hoohuli!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoohuli clinches up against the cage.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoohuli backwards.
One is stalling here.
Hoohuli working hard to break the clinch.
Come on One - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoohuli can't break the clinch.
One leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoohuli can't break the clinch.
One manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoohuli has had enough of the clinch but One keeps him there for the moment.
Hoohuli has had enough of the clinch but One keeps him there for the moment.
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoohuli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. One gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoohuli tries to circle away but One has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by One.
One leaning against his opponent.
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoohuli is trying to push One away but One has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One digs a right hand into Hoohuli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoohuli's gas tank.
One manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
One lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
One prevents Hoohuli from breaking the clinch.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoohuli backwards.
A shot in the inside from One.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One missing with knees to the body.
One scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoohuli tries to circle away but One has him pinned against the cage.
Hoohuli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but One has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from One.
Hoohuli tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoohuli drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One scores with a shot to the side of Hoohuli's head.
Hoohuli being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from One.
One slowing the pace effectively.
One has Hoohuli pressed against the cage, preventing Hoohuli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoohuli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as One takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoohuli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoohuli can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
One lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from One.
One lands a right hand.
Hoohuli is looking to control One's arms but One gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoohuli has his back to the cage.
One tries a knee to the head but Hoohuli blocks it.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoohuli backwards.
Hoohuli is rocked!
One lands a left hand.
Hoohuli is still on wobbly legs! Can One finish him?
One lands a left hand.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One pushes Hoohuli against the cage. One is working some dirty boxing. One pushes off with a quick right hook! Hoohuli goes down! Hoohuli tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! One moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosen One!
Chosen One thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Liam Hoohuli was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed. Seriously, I was the better fighter. This judging is a joke!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minor Caugh (ranked 7729 p4p, 507 weight class) and JuJu Kmeldov (ranked 23210 p4p, 542 weight class). Minor Caugh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JuJu Kmeldov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Minor Caugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JuJu Kmeldov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caugh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kmeldov's sensitive parts.
Caugh scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Caugh.
Kmeldov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Minor Caugh has been cut.
Minor Caugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kmeldov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caugh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Caugh misses with a hook. Kmeldov ducked under it nicely.
Caugh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caugh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caugh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kmeldov dodges the punch combination from Caugh.
Caugh throws a nice looking combination but Kmeldov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caugh misses with a two punch combination.
Caugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kmeldov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kmeldov.
Kmeldov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kmeldov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kmeldov does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Caugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kmeldov digs a good body shot into Caugh's ribs.
Caugh is breathing heavily.
Kmeldov blocks a head kick by Caugh.
Caugh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Caugh duly obliges.
Caugh misses with a kick to the body.
Caugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kmeldov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kmeldov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kmeldov lands with a nice body punch.
Kmeldov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kmeldov lands a jab to the head.
Caugh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caugh leaves his chin hanging out and Kmeldov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Caugh crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JuJu Kmeldov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Yelats (ranked 4174 p4p, 483 weight class) and Eerikki Salmi (ranked 7381 p4p, 612 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Yelats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Salmi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelats throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like King Yelats has been cut.
A cross from Salmi lands.
Yelats fails with the takedown.
Yelats has his takedown stuffed
and Salmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yelats is looking to clinch but Salmi is avoiding it.
Yelats misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Yelats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salmi lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi sends Yelats crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salmi is motioning to the referee to let Yelats up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yelats is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmi ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yelats out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Salmi!
Eerikki Salmi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gibbs (ranked 3939 p4p, 397 weight class) and Lesliah Souza (ranked 22762 p4p, 590 weight class). Lesliah Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lesliah Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibbs throws a solid leg kick but Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gibbs.
Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Souza's coach down at The Salvatore School for the Gifted was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Souza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Gibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Souza smiles and moves away.
Gibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souza throws a chopping leg kick but Gibbs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbs moves away.
Gibbs lands with a good body shot.
Souza lands with a nice body kick.
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Souza to keep the fight standing.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gibbs throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
Gibbs jumps guard but Souza stands there with Gibbs around his waist. Gibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza is looking to control Gibbs's arms but Gibbs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Souza has his back to the cage.
Gibbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Gibbs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Souza is defending well. Gibbs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Souza has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gibbs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Gibbs!
Mister Gibbs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Foster (ranked 3976 p4p, 193 weight class) and Seng Goku (ranked 4538 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seng Goku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster wants to clinch
and Goku counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Foster!
Foster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goku has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Foster is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Goku yanks on the arm and Foster is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Goku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seng Goku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 3419 p4p, 352 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 4181 p4p, 413 weight class). Lee Sin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazar Markov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin misses with a body shot.
Markov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sin is trying to defend but Markov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Markov is pressing down on Sin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sin is holding on for now.
Markov blocks the strikes from Sin.
Sin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markov.
Sin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markov.
Markov working over Sin with some ground and pound. Sin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sin moves into full guard.
Sin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markov manages to get himself to full guard.
Sin distracts Markov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Markov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin distracts Markov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Markov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sin's body to avoid the submission. Sin has instead reached around Markov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Sin!
In his post fight interview, Lee Sin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kovarov (ranked 2582 p4p, 135 weight class) and Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 3131 p4p, 166 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kovarov passes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kovarov is taking a breather. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.
Kovarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kovarov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov stalling away here and it's allowed MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kovarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kovarov has control of the leg.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovarov pulls his head out easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Kovarov postures up.
Kovarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovarov seems to be working for a kimura but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Kovarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov controlling the action here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovarov.
Kovarov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kovarov content just to control the position here.
Kovarov looking for a guillotine from mount but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is having none of it.
Kovarov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kovarov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov tries to control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wriggling away.
Kovarov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Kovarov.
Kovarov wants to finish this one by submission but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kovarov.
Kovarov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kovarov tries to control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wriggling away.
Kovarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kovarov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov?
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Kovarov.
Kovarov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovarov working for a triangle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Kovarov keeps moving.
Kovarov working for a triangle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Kovarov 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.
Kovarov doesn't manage to clinch there - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov circles away.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Kovarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovarov trying to control the action but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Kovarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is not content to let Kovarov control the position.
Kovarov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to bench press Kovarov off him but Kovarov keeps the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still trying to improve position.
Kovarov is looking to take a break and control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kovarov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov down.
Kovarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to see if he's OK.
Kovarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is not content to let Kovarov control the position.
Kovarov working the ground and pound.
Kovarov working away.
Kovarov is trying to get an arm triangle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is defending well.
Kovarov is trying to get an arm triangle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is defending well.
Kovarov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovarov tries to score with some ground and pound. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Kovarov working away.
Kovarov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kovarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kovarov landing strikes.
Kovarov working the ground and pound.
Kovarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kovarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kovarov decides to stand back up. Kovarov steps back and let's MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Kovarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the ground. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Kovarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovarov closes the distance and clinches up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Kovarov pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kovarov stuffs the takedown.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Kovarov keeps it at a distance.
Kovarov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovarov successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovarov is looking for a triangle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Kovarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovarov is trying to control the position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
Kovarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kovarov is tightening it up a little... MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kovarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo Kovarov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 314 p4p, 46 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 536 p4p, 78 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anthony's hands.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Nice jab there from Anthony.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Sailcirc has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Anthony is quick to defend against it.
Anthony lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anthony throws a leg kick that misses.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Anthony.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony moves away from the strike by Sailcirc.
Anthony connects with a looping right hand.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sailcirc.
A big right from Sailcirc misses.
Anthony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailcirc.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anthony! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Anthony. No joy for Sailcirc on that attempt.
A big left from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a straight left.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony takes a swing at Sailcirc's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Sailcirc ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anthony but Anthony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Anthony fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sailcirc throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sailcirc is defended easily by Anthony.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc lands a jab to the head.
Anthony thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Anthony is looking to land body kicks.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Carmelo Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sailcirc might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailcirc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands with an overhand left.
Sailcirc walks into a stiff left hand from Anthony.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Anthony has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sailcirc throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony.
Anthony looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Sailcirc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anthony swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc misses with a left hand
and Sailcirc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Anthony is quick to defend against it.
Anthony cracks Sailcirc with an open hand slap.
Anthony connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Sailcirc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Sailcirc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony tries to clinch but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony feints and then cracks Sailcirc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sailcirc down.
Sailcirc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sailcirc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab by Anthony.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anthony sprawls well. Anthony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthony sprawls well. He's pushed Sailcirc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anthony wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anthony but Anthony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sailcirc misses with a looping left.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anthony's half guard.
Anthony won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony gets back to full guard.
Anthony controlling the position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Anthony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anthony manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Anthony's guard.
Sailcirc 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sailcirc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sailcirc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is doing well to control the position and prevent Sailcirc from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc prevents Anthony from improving his position.
Sailcirc tries to pass to full mount but Anthony defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Carmelo Anthony just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anthony lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anthony lands with a good body shot.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Sailcirc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anthony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Sailcirc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Sailcirc throws out a loose jab but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Sailcirc with a nice cross.
Sailcirc blocks a jab.
Sailcirc staying out of range there.
Sailcirc attempts a counter takedown but Anthony avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sailcirc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailcirc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthony throws out a powerful jab.
Anthony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailcirc.
Anthony looks to throw the jab but Sailcirc is out of range.
Sailcirc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sailcirc has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sailcirc gets the takedown into side control.
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Anthony is defending well.
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anthony, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Anthony manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sailcirc's best efforts.
Anthony trying to control here.
Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Anthony dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anthony scores with a hook to the body. Sailcirc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anthony pushes Sailcirc away with a front kick.
Sailcirc lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sailcirc attempts a counter takedown but Anthony avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony slaps away a takedown attempt from Sailcirc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Anthony on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Anthony. That snapped Sailcirc's head back.
Sailcirc shoots in and bounces Anthony off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Anthony is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Anthony pulls Sailcirc in close to his closed guard and prevents Sailcirc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anthony slips under a jab from Sailcirc.
Anthony now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailcirc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut
letting Anthony counter with a right hand.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony throws an overhand right that lands on Sailcirc's shoulder, as Sailcirc tries to avoid the shot.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anthony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sailcirc tries to move into range but Anthony moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthony closes the distance and pushes Sailcirc back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmelo Anthony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anthony winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carmelo Anthony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 240 p4p, 28 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 905 p4p, 113 weight class). The key to victory for Nick Morris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagenknecht moves away.
Wagenknecht pushes Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Wagenknecht lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris lands a body punch.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Come on Morris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morris lands a shoulder strike.
Morris blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morris lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagenknecht has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris blocks an elbow strike.
Wagenknecht blocks a body shot from Morris.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morris swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagenknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Wagenknecht lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris lands with a right to the head.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Wagenknecht looking to slow down the pace here.
Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris takes a shot to the head.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wagenknecht.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wagenknecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morris.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagenknecht controls his hands.
Wagenknecht struggles to land a body shot inside as Morris controls his hands.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht just leaning against Morris, taking a breather.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morris scores with a hook to the body.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morris scores with a hook to the body.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris manages to get underhooks.
Wagenknecht is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morris can't fight it off and eventually Wagenknecht manages to take the fight to the floor. Morris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagenknecht advances to half guard.
Wagenknecht wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura here.
Wagenknecht is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagenknecht in his tracks.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagenknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht lands a shot to the body.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagenknecht can do to turn this around?
Morris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wagenknecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris digs a right hand into Wagenknecht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagenknecht's gas tank.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagenknecht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht gets through Morris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nick Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morris digs a right hand into Wagenknecht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagenknecht's gas tank.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow over the top.
Wagenknecht looking for a takedown.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris has Wagenknecht pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morris lands a body punch.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagenknecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris lands with a right to the head.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Morris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagenknecht looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Morris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Morris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Good body shot from Morris.
Wagenknecht is breathing heavily.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagenknecht stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morris lands a nice hook to Wagenknecht's body. Wagenknecht takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Morris's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wagenknecht with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Wagenknecht throws an off balance right hand
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris lands a lovely overhand right.
Wagenknecht is rocked!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wagenknecht is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Wagenknecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morris counters with a nice right hand that sends Wagenknecht toppling to the canvas! Wagenknecht scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morris finish him?!
Wagenknecht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagenknecht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wagenknecht! Morris lets Wagenknecht back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a good, hard body kick but Wagenknecht shrugs it off.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wagenknecht clinches with his opponent.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris wants to stall.
Wagenknecht seems to have recovered his senses.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Morris as the two fighters clinch.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
A short body shot lands from Morris as the two fighters clinch.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris lands a shoulder strike.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morris.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris taking a breather.
Morris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht looking to stall.
Morris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagenknecht's elbow.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris presses Wagenknecht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Morris misses with some punches.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morris.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Wagenknecht scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morris blocks an elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wagenknecht has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morris is trying to keep an underhook but Wagenknecht manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wagenknecht is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morris throws a right and a left that Wagenknecht avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morris.
Wagenknecht closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morris has Wagenknecht pushed against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht trying to land knees to the body.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Morris misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but instead, Morris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagenknecht into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagenknecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Morris controls the action.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Morris tries a body shot but Wagenknecht blocks it.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wagenknecht throws an elbow but misses.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
Wagenknecht is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris lands a body punch.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morris.
Wagenknecht is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morris is defending well.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Morris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
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!
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagenknecht wants to take the fight to the mat but Morris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
Morris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morris avoiding damage.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with a knee strike.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris had his way with Ronald Wagenknecht in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morris thuds a left hand into Wagenknecht's body.
Morris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagenknecht at a distance.
Wagenknecht clinches up against the cage.
Morris stalling the fight.
Wagenknecht pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow strike.
Morris digs a right hand into Wagenknecht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagenknecht's gas tank.
Wagenknecht looking to stall.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris gets underhooks to prevent Wagenknecht's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A short right from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht blocking some punches.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagenknecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wagenknecht.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris misses with the head strike.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morris.
Morris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morris leaning against his opponent.
Morris creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wagenknecht with a big uppercut! Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Morris pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wagenknecht to the mat! Wagenknecht covers up and Morris unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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