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BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soons Sam (ranked 3485 p4p, 24049 weight class) and Axel Witsel (ranked 436 p4p, 738 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soons Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Witsel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witsel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Witsel coming out on top.
 It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries to clinch but Witsel is having none of it.
A cross from Witsel lands.
 Sam is rocked!
Witsel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sam clean off his feet! He's out cold! Witsel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Witsel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabinho Tavares (ranked 3988 p4p, 23613 weight class) and Maris Lakis (ranked 403 p4p, 629 weight class). Fabinho Tavares 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabinho Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maris Lakis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lakis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Lakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tavares is working an open guard so Lakis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lakis.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Lakis wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Tavares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lakis off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tavares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakis is really stuck here.
Tavares is looking to control Lakis but Lakis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakis tries to escape the position.
Tavares looking for the choke but no joy.
Lakis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tavares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lakis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lakis is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lakis looking to control the position.
Tavares working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lakis showing good submission defense here.
Tavares is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lakis is defending well though. Tavares let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakis fending off the submission attempt from Tavares.
Tavares looking for the choke from the back.
Tavares has the hooks in. Lakis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lakis trying to get back to his feet but Tavares is in full control for now.
Tavares missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tavares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tavares throwing sloppy strikes.
Tavares is looking for the choke from the back position but Lakis is controlling his hands well.
Lakis is trying to defend against the choke here but Tavares has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tavares Tightens the hold and Lakis taps out furiously! Tavares displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabinho Tavares!
Fabinho Tavares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fryin McRave (ranked 23953 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Red Yabai (ranked 308 p4p, 158 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McRave might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skazi - Hit n Run. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fryin McRave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Yabai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McRave as he jumps to the side.
McRave has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG TRAINING GROUNDS in the buildup to the fight.
Yabai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRave clinches up with Yabai and pushes him back against the cage.
McRave scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yabai lands with a light punch inside.
Yabai takes a shot to the head.
Yabai is trying to push McRave away but McRave has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabai lands a nice uppercut.
Yabai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McRave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McRave misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRave lands a body punch.
McRave lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRave is working Yabai over against the cage.
McRave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from McRave.
McRave lands with a right to the head.
 Yabai is rocked!
Yabai blocks an uppercut.
Yabai is still on wobbly legs! Can McRave finish him?
McRave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabai tries to break free but McRave pushes him back against the cage.
McRave creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yabai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yabai drops to his knees and McRave pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fryin McRave!
Fryin McRave seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Chavez (ranked 2750 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Marco Battaglia (ranked 364 p4p, 385 weight class). The key to victory for Julio Chavez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Battaglia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Battaglia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Chavez throws a body punch but Battaglia moves out of range.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battaglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battaglia slips under a jab.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Battaglia moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Chavez works Battaglia's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Battaglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Battaglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battaglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battaglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Battaglia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Battaglia moved out of range nicely.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Julio Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battaglia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chavez jabs Battaglia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battaglia.
Chavez stuns Battaglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battaglia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Battaglia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Battaglia saw that one coming.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battaglia.
Jab by Chavez.
Battaglia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battaglia working the head with strikes.
Battaglia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Battaglia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Battaglia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battaglia scoring with punches and elbows.
Battaglia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez looking for a sweep but Battaglia has passed into full mount! Oh no!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Battaglia working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez is in a horrible position here. Battaglia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chavez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chavez tries to hold on but Battaglia postures up.
Chavez is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Battaglia has hold of Chavez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chavez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Battaglia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chavez is in a horrible position here. Battaglia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chavez tries to reverse the position but Battaglia maintains control.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Battaglia controlling the pace for now.
Chavez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battaglia is landing with some decent strikes but Chavez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chavez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Battaglia on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez taking some punishment here, with Battaglia in his half guard.
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!
Battaglia working over Chavez with some ground and pound. Chavez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chavez gets full guard.
Chavez has Battaglia pulled in close to control his posture.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chavez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Battaglia stands up over Chavez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Battaglia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battaglia lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Battaglia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Battaglia postures up.
Battaglia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Battaglia lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Battaglia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Battaglia swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Battaglia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battaglia thows a leg kick but Chavez checks it
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Julio Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez takes a swing at Battaglia's ribcage but misses.
Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez tests Battaglia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battaglia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battaglia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Battaglia throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez cracks Battaglia with a good jab.
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Battaglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battaglia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battaglia defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez with a jab.
Battaglia throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Battaglia moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Battaglia counters with a single leg into guard. Chavez didn't expect that.
Battaglia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Chavez looking to control.
Battaglia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Battaglia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez working a defensive guard but Battaglia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chavez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez can't do much from the bottom here.
Chavez is trying to improve his position.
Battaglia looks up at the clock and then as Chavez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Battaglia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez is trying to improve his position.
Chavez can't do much from the bottom here.
Battaglia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chavez some visible discomfort.
Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chavez is trying to control Battaglia's posture but Battaglia avoids it.
Battaglia working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chavez, who protects the arm well.
Battaglia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chavez down.
Battaglia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chavez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Battaglia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chavez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Battaglia is chipping away with strikes.
Battaglia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battaglia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Battaglia landing strikes.
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Battaglia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Battaglia trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez can't do much from the bottom here.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marco Battaglia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battaglia lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Battaglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Battaglia ducks down to avoid it.
Battaglia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Battaglia misses with a wild body shot.
Battaglia moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battaglia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chavez is fending him off so far but Battaglia persists. Nope, Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
Chavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battaglia sprawls and moves away.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Battaglia throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Battaglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Battaglia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chavez's half guard.
Battaglia lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battaglia drops an elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Battaglia wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chavez wants to control but Battaglia is keeping busy.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Battaglia is controlling well.
Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Battaglia is controlling well.
Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chavez is not content to let Battaglia control the position.
Chavez has hold of Battaglia's hands but Battaglia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Battaglia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
Battaglia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Battaglia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Battaglia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Battaglia.
Battaglia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Battaglia wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Battaglia prevents Chavez from improving his position.
Battaglia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chavez wants to control but Battaglia is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Battaglia.
Battaglia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chavez tries to get to full guard but Battaglia has control of the leg.
Battaglia working Chavez over with strikes.
Battaglia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Battaglia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Battaglia is controlling well.
Battaglia works his way into full mount!
Chavez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Battaglia punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chavez wants to hold on but Battaglia pushes him away.
The referee warns Chavez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battaglia unloading with bombs!
Chavez is rocked!
Battaglia content just to control the position here.
Oh Chavez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battaglia cracks Chavez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Battaglia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Submission (ranked 2764 p4p, 3077 weight class) and Julius Campbell (ranked 296 p4p, 321 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Submission!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Campbell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Submission takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Submission goes for a double leg but Campbell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campbell continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Submission is trying to drag Campbell to the mat but Campbell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Submission is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Campbell.
Campbell slows down the pace here.
A short left from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campbell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Submission moves out of range of the body kick from Campbell.
Submission shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Submission's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell cracks Submission with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Submission flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Submission is out cold! Campbell holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Campbell!
Our winner, Julius Campbell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kribbson Diaz (ranked 1234 p4p, 3956 weight class) and Ezekiel Hall (ranked 168 p4p, 505 weight class). Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ready for War- 50 Cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kribbson Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Hall!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hall is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Hall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hall rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Hall is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kribbson Diaz!
An intense looking Kribbson Diaz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Want to thank the fans and everyone training out of Kribbson's MMA Garage.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Koh (ranked 1014 p4p, 1743 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 118 p4p, 190 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Koh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koh avoids the body shot from Merel.
Merel throws the left hand but Koh avoids the punch easily.
Koh slips under a jab.
Koh wants to clinch.
Merel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merel connects with a nice short shot to Koh's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel wants to take a breather but Koh is having none of it.
Koh looking for submissions off his back.
Merel working Koh over with strikes.
Koh is trying to get back to full guard.
Koh wants to get back to full guard but Merel has passed into side control.
Koh tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.
Koh regains half guard.
Koh tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koh won't allow Merel to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koh is not content to let Merel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Koh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Merel has cracked it and Koh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Merel!
Our winner, Anthony Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustin Cauchy (ranked 1787 p4p, 1238 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 205 p4p, 149 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DJ's choice of entrance music: Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Deontay DJ is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustin Cauchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauchy misses with a low kick as DJ jumps back.
Cauchy moves out of range of the body kick from DJ.
DJ just misses with a punch to the body.
Cauchy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DJ misses with a hook
and Cauchy counters with a straight right hand.
Cauchy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cauchy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cauchy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DJ has worked his arm free - good work by DJ!
Cauchy tries for a kimura but DJ is defending well.
Cauchy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DJ has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cauchy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DJ is looking to control Cauchy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DJ avoid being mounted?
DJ wants to get back to his feet.
Cauchy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DJ is trying to stand.
Cauchy trying to pass the guard but DJ defending well.
DJ is defending against the submission attempts here by Cauchy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cauchy stops DJ from getting back to his feet.
Cauchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cauchy wants to control but DJ is keeping him busy.
DJ is looking to escape.
Cauchy wants to pass the guard but DJ is defending well.
DJ is not content to let Cauchy control the position.
DJ is looking to escape.
Cauchy is pressing down on DJ's thigh, looking to free his foot. DJ is holding on for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cauchy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cauchy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but DJ is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cauchy looking to secure an arm triangle but DJ defends it well.
Cauchy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DJ is on top in guard.
Cauchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DJ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DJ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DJ stopping the sweep attempt from Cauchy.
Cauchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DJ tries to free his leg and advance position but Cauchy is retaining full guard.
Cauchy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DJ passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy wants to improve his position but DJ is controlling well.
DJ seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DJ wants to take a breather but Cauchy is having none of it.
DJ prevents Cauchy from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauchy wants to get back to full guard but DJ has passed into side control.
Cauchy manages to work his way to half guard, despite DJ's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustin Cauchy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cauchy throws a hook but DJ blocks it.
Cauchy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cauchy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cauchy. That's going to slow DJ down.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DJ circles away from the clinch attempt.
DJ tries to clinch but Cauchy is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Cauchy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cauchy misses with a looping left.
DJ throws a big counter head kick but Cauchy avoids it with no problem.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cauchy.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cauchy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cauchy lands a leg kick that knocks DJ off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DJ throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Augustin Cauchy has been cut.
DJ moves forwards but Cauchy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DJ.
DJ checks a low kick from Cauchy.
DJ looks to throw a body kick
and Cauchy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cauchy throws a big shot that misses.
DJ moves into range and connects with a jab.
DJ tries to move into range but Cauchy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augustin Cauchy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cauchy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DJ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DJ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cauchy back to the cage. DJ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ tries to clinch but Cauchy moves out of range.
Cauchy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DJ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cauchy misses.
DJ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DJ throws a right and a left that Cauchy avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from DJ.
DJ misses with a few strikes there.
DJ lands a right hook to the body.
Cauchy lands an overhand right.
DJ is looking to clinch.
Cauchy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DJ throws a head kick but Cauchy moves out of range.
DJ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cauchy.
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DJ looks for the body kick but Cauchy saw that one coming.
Augustin Cauchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauchy avoids the head kick by DJ.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cauchy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cauchy lands with a right hand.
DJ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cauchy finds it's way round the side to connect with DJ's head.
A jab from DJ misses.
Cauchy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cauchy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DJ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DJ 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.
DJ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cauchy is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy looking to pass the guard.
Cauchy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cauchy passes DJ's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DJ is trying to stand back up but Cauchy is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauchy trying to mount his opponent but DJ defends it.
Cauchy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DJ defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cauchy is working for a submission of some sort.
DJ tries to kick Cauchy off but Cauchy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Augustin Cauchy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Augustin Cauchy'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. This is the final round!
Cauchy blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Cauchy moves out of range easily.
DJ throws a nice head kick!
DJ slips a straight right by Cauchy.
DJ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
and Cauchy counters with a thumping low kick.
DJ checks a leg kick.
DJ now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DJ throws a body punch but Cauchy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauchy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DJ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cauchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DJ.
A little feinted left hand from Cauchy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cauchy connects with a good right hand that stumbles DJ. DJ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauchy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DJ checks it well.
Cauchy moves into the clinch successfully.
Cauchy scores with a hook to the body.
DJ can't break the clinch.
Cauchy misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cauchy fails to land.
Cauchy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DJ to keep the fight standing.
Cauchy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cauchy jumps guard but DJ stands there with Cauchy around his waist. Cauchy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustin Cauchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauchy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cauchy tightens his grip and picks DJ up, before dumping him to the ground. DJ manages to land in guard.
Cauchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DJ is keeping the position for now.
DJ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cauchy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy looking to pass the guard.
Cauchy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cauchy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DJ to regain full guard.
Cauchy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cauchy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DJ manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cauchy has DJ in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cauchy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DJ has passed into side control.
DJ wants to stand but Cauchy has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy tries to improve position but can't.
DJ wants to stand but Cauchy is controlling his arm.
Cauchy tries to buck DJ off but DJ is having none of it.
Cauchy is working hard here to advance position.
DJ trying to control the action but Cauchy is working from the bottom.
Cauchy is looking to reverse the position.
Cauchy is trying to work for a sweep but DJ has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cauchy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cauchy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cauchy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cauchy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DJ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cauchy.
Augustin Cauchy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DJ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cauchy blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ lands a jab to the head.
DJ looks to land a combination but Cauchy avoids it well.
Cauchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DJ.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cauchy counters with an outside leg kick.
Deontay DJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ cracks Cauchy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deontay DJ.
I think Cauchy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 483 p4p, 557 weight class) and Scooter Bob (ranked 55 p4p, 65 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Dudayev tries to keep at a distance but Bob has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Dudayev lands a hook that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Dudayev misses with some punches.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Dudayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Dudayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bob up against the cage.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudayev scores with a knee to the head.
Bob misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob blocks the elbow strike.
Dudayev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob stalling in the clinch.
Dudayev scores with a shoulder strike.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudayev backwards.
Bob pushes Dudayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob moves out of range of the leg kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudayev's head.
Dudayev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.
Dudayev scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
A nice side step and Bob releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dudayev with a nice cross.
Dudayev connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudayev misses with a hook
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudayev.
Bob now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudayev misses with a wild body shot.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
As Dudayev backs off Bob throws a huge counter combo but Dudayev manages to avoid it all.
Dudayev moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudayev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev lands a jab.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudayev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudayev is rocked!
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Dudayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudayev is breathing heavily.
Bob lands a slapping body shot.
Are you kidding me?! Bob ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dudayev clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Bob!
After winning the bout, Scooter Bob 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 Conor Butcher (ranked 244 p4p, 222 weight class) and Potemkin Izmaylov (ranked 38 p4p, 34 weight class). Butcher comes to the cage accompanied by Eaten by Bloodbath. 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 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 12 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Potemkin Izmaylov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Butcher in the body.
Butcher slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. Butcher shakes it off.
It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butcher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Izmaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.
Butcher closes the distance and pushes Izmaylov back into the cage.
Butcher takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Izmaylov.
Butcher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing Izmaylov from standing up.
Izmaylov stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Butcher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Izmaylov stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Butcher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher needs to keep his hands up - Izmaylov had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher shoots in and bounces Izmaylov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Butcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov is trying to keep Butcher in close.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Izmaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izmaylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Izmaylov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Izmaylov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Izmaylov controlling the position.
Butcher 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.
Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izmaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher prevents Izmaylov from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Izmaylov misses
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butcher wants to clinch.
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Butcher's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov pushes Butcher away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Izmaylov jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov throws a fast counter high kick but Butcher manages to duck under it in time.
Butcher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Izmaylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Butcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Izmaylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov lands a nice shot that snaps Butcher's head back.
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Butcher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Izmaylov.
Butcher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.
Izmaylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov digs a good body shot into Butcher's ribs.
Izmaylov connects with a single shot there.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conor Butcher's cut is getting worse.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izmaylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Izmaylov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov connects with a looping right hand.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izmaylov as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Izmaylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Butcher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Butcher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Butcher defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Izmaylov there.
Butcher misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Butcher.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Izmaylov catches Butcher right on the button with a cross.
Conor Butcher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses Butcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Butcher tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmaylov lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Izmaylov manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Izmaylov.
Butcher tries to counter with a takedown but Izmaylov is quick to defend against it.
Butcher blocks the body kick.
Butcher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butcher in his tracks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher tries to counter with a takedown but Izmaylov is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov lands with a cross.
Jeez, Conor Butcher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor Butcher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov is the new welterweight champion!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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