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CMMA 119 Wagner v Yrkje PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sanderlei Wilva (ranked 2554 p4p, 4616 weight class) and Fabricio Bettin (ranked 347 p4p, 533 weight class). Sanderlei Wilva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Bettin'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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanderlei Wilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Bettin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bettin pushes Wilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Bettin is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilva gets an underhook and turns Bettin into the cage.
Wilva lands a right hand.
A short left from Wilva.
Wilva working aggressively here.
Bettin stalling in the clinch but Wilva improves position.
Wilva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Wilva.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Wilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilva prevents a body shot from Bettin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilva.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bettin.
Wilva tries to work over Bettin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilva tries to throw a body punch but Bettin avoids it by throwing Wilva back against the cage.
Wilva has Bettin pressed against the cage, preventing Bettin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilva misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Bettin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilva misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bettin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilva is keeping busy.
A short right from Bettin on the inside.
Bettin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bettin or not.
Bettin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Wilva.
Bettin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bettin wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilva won't allow it.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bettin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilva - that landed with a thud.
Bettin is trying to break free.
Wilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Bettin backwards.
Wilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettins head.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
Wilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bettin or not.
Still in the clinch, Wilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
Bettin wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilva won't allow it.
Bettin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilva lands a shoulder strike.
Wilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bettin trying to control the position but instead, Wilva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bettin into the cage.
Wilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bettin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bettin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilva scores with a shoulder strike.
Bettin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilva gets through Bettin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilva lands with a right to the head.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
Bettin tries to break free but Wilva pushes him back against the cage.
Wilva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wilva has Bettin pressed against the cage, preventing Bettin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bettin wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilva won't allow it.
Wilva tries to throw a body punch but Bettin avoids it by throwing Wilva back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bettin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bettin misses with the combination.
Bettin ducks right into an uppercut from Wilva.
Bettin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bettin closes the distance and clinches.
Bettin has had enough of the clinch but Wilva keeps him there for the moment.
Bettin blocks a body shot from Wilva.
Bettin is trying to force a seperation but Wilva has the dominant position.
Bettin working hard to break the clinch.
Wilva is leaning against Bettin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bettin controls his hands.
Wilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bettin's efforts to push away.
Bettin tries to break free but Wilva pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bettin.
Wilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bettin's elbow.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilva.
Wilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilva.
Wilva prevents a body shot from Bettin.
Bettin breaks from the clinch.
Bettin clinches with his opponent.
Wilva has Bettin pressed against the cage, preventing Bettin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilva scores with a shot to the side of Bettin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Wilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bettin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilva misses with some punches.
Bettin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bettin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bettin is trying to force a seperation but Wilva has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilva.
Wilva tries to throw a body punch but Bettin avoids it by throwing Wilva back against the cage.
Bettin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bettin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bettin's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderlei Wilva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Bettin. Those never looked like landing.
Wilva lands a body shot.
Wilva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Bettin misses.
Wilva drives through and clinches with Bettin against the cage.
Wilva tries a body shot but Bettin blocks it.
Wilva presses Bettin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bettin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fabricio Bettin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilva rushes Bettin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilva is leaning against Bettin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanderlei Wilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilva presses Bettin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Wilva.
Wilva slows down the pace here.
Wilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bettin can do to turn this around?
Wilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Wilva.
Bettin is breathing heavily.
A short left from Wilva.
A short uppercut from Wilva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilva cracks Bettin with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Wilva.
Wilva is leaning against Bettin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Wilva as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilva.
A short body shot lands from Wilva as the two fighters clinch.
Wilva presses Bettin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettins head.
Wilva lands a nice uppercut.
 Bettin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Wilva.
Bettin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilva finish him?
Wilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilva lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bettin to his knees! Wilva keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanderlei Wilva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrik Mustonen (ranked 2773 p4p, 3032 weight class) and Nikola Tesla (ranked 343 p4p, 375 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrik Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mustonen as he avoids it easily.
Mustonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tesla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mustonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustonen gets a clinch.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tesla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tesla.
Tesla stalling.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Tesla avoids the damage to the body.
Tesla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tesla tries to throw a body punch but Mustonen avoids it by throwing Tesla back against the cage.
Tesla takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mustonen tries to work over Tesla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Tesla's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Tesla takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tesla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Tesla won't want to take too many of those.
Tesla looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen lands a knee to the body.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Mustonen working Tesla over with knees to the body.
Mustonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tesla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tesla lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tesla's face.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen with a knee to the 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!
Mustonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Tesla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen with a knee to the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tesla avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Mustonen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tesla.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Tesla misses with the head strike.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tesla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mustonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustonen obliges.
Tesla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Tesla goes for a takedown attempt but Mustonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tesla misses with a hook to the body
and Mustonen counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Tesla.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tesla lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustonen obliges.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
Tesla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patrik Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Tesla.
Mustonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mustonen scores with a knee to the head.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Tesla won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen scores with a knee to the head.
Tesla takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Mustonen scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Tesla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustonen prevents a body shot from Tesla.
Tesla looking to stall.
Tesla goes for a takedown attempt but Mustonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mustonen scores with a nice body kick.
Tesla swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen tries to counter by clinching up but Tesla breaks away and moves out of range.
Mustonen tries to clinch up.
And Tesla tries to counter it with a takedown but Mustonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustonen.
Mustonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mustonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Mustonen 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.
Tesla throws a body shot but no joy.
Mustonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mustonen moves out of range as Tesla strikes.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mustonen. Tesla shrugs it off though.
Mustonen scores with a kick to the body.
Tesla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mustonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Mustonen.
Mustonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tesla, pushing him back against the cage.
Mustonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tesla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tesla is breathing heavily.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Tesla's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tesla tries to stall but Mustonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tesla can do to turn this around?
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustonen obliges.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Tesla's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Tesla's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tesla's face.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tesla taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tesla.
Mustonen misses with a knee strike.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustonen.
Tesla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Patrik Mustonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tesla gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tesla wants to control from the top but Mustonen keeps moving.
Mustonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mustonen tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tesla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mustonen wants to sweep here but Tesla controlling him for the moment.
Tesla throws a big elbow that misses.
Tesla trying to control but Mustonen is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tesla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tesla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mustonen defends well and Tesla ends up having to push Mustonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Mustonen moves out of range.
Tesla swings widly with a right hand
and Mustonen moves into the clinch.
Tesla struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustonen controls his hands.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Tesla working aggressively here.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tesla avoids it.
Tesla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustonen misses with a knee strike.
Mustonen scores with a knee to the head.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Tesla avoids the damage to the body.
Tesla tries a body shot but Mustonen blocks it.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Tesla blocks it.
Tesla managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Tesla content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Mustonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Nikola Tesla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tesla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tesla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mustonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Mustonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tesla swings widly with a right hand
and Mustonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Tesla misses with a left hand
and Mustonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tesla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tesla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tesla misses with the head strike.
Mustonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tesla blocks it with crossed arms.
Tesla can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla misses with the head strike.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tesla displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustonen up against the cage.
Mustonen prevents a body shot from Tesla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tesla avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Tesla avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Tesla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tesla working aggressively here.
Mustonen misses with a knee to the head.
Tesla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tesla.
Mustonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tesla avoids it.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tesla is defending well for now.
Mustonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tesla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tesla lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla tries to score a body lock takedown but Mustonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patrik Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Tesla.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tesla is defending well for now.
Tesla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tesla throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Tesla avoids the damage to the body.
Tesla tries to throw a body punch but Mustonen avoids it by throwing Tesla back against the cage.
Tesla tries to score a body lock takedown but Mustonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Tesla blocks it.
Tesla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tesla avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Tesla blocks it.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Tesla working aggressively here.
Tesla leaning against his opponent.
Tesla working aggressively here.
Tesla tries a body shot but Mustonen blocks it.
Tesla trying to stall but Mustonen improves his position.
Mustonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Tesla managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Tesla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tesla avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Tesla managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Tesla blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla misses with some punches.
Tesla can't find room to land a body shot as Mustonen controls the action.
Tesla wants to take the fight to the mat but Mustonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mustonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Tesla's ribcage.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Tesla won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Tesla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tesla.
Tesla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tesla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tesla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mustonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tesla wants to take the fight to the mat but Mustonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Tesla managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Nikola Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustonen blocks a body shot from Tesla.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrik Mustonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mustonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrik Mustonen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dosh Oh (ranked 2394 p4p, 1645 weight class) and Kody Harbrant (ranked 242 p4p, 167 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dosh Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Harbrant finds it's way through Oh's defenses.
 It looks like Dosh Oh has been cut.
Oh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oh lands in his opponent's guard.
Harbrant looking for a sweep. Not yet Harbrant, not yet.
Harbrant keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Harbrant wants to stand up but Oh is controlling him.
Harbrant is trying to keep Oh in close.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harbrant is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh is posturing up here but Harbrant has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Oh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Oh has to tap! Slick submission there by Harbrant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kody Harbrant!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Parker (ranked 2038 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 280 p4p, 353 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nascimento's choice of entrance music: Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar . This should be fireworks!
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento has a takedown stuffed.
Parker scores with a one two! Nascimento had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nascimento gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is trying to stall.
Nascimento has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parker is trying to keep an underhook but Nascimento manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Parker is pressing down on Nascimento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nascimento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nascimento sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nascimento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker'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.
Nascimento controlling from the top position.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nascimento has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Parker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nascimento is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Parker pulls down on the head and he's put Nascimento to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army Jr (ranked 2461 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Brady Helix (ranked 365 p4p, 240 weight class). Helix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Embedded by Job For A Cowboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Army Jr!
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, Brady Helix!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Army Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army Jr.
Helix connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by Army Jr's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brady Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army Jr slips under a jab.
Army Jr slips a straight right by Helix.
Helix looks for the body kick but Army Jr saw that one coming.
Helix needs to keep his hands up - Army Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Helix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helix scores with a sloppy right hand. Army Jr should have avoided that one.
Army Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Helix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Army Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army Jr ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
Army Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Army Jr jabs Helix right on the nose. Helix blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr is looking to clinch but Helix is avoiding it.
Helix misses with a double jab.
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Army Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Army Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Helix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Army Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Army Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Army Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Army Jr slips under a jab from Helix.
Helix misses with a low kick as Army Jr jumps back.
Dick Army Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Army Jr drops Helix with a beautiful combination! Helix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Army Jr is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Brady Helix has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Army Jr takes a step back to recover.
Army Jr rushes Helix and presses him up against the cage.
Helix looking for a takedown.
Dick Army Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Helix.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Helix in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Army Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Helix lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Helix misses.
Helix throws a leg kick but Army Jr moved away.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helix shoots in looking for a takedown. Army Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Helix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Army Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Helix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr drops his hands momentarily and Helix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Helix.
A little feinted left hand from Army Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helix throws the left hand but Army Jr avoids the punch easily.
Army Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Army Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Army Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helix has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Army Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Helix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Helix managing to block the knees to the body from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands an uppercut.
Helix can't get the takedown.
Army Jr cracks Helix with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix tries to pull guard but Army Jr won't allow it.
Helix pulls guard effortlessly.
Helix looks winded!
Helix 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.
Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Army Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Helix is proving hard to escape from.
Helix 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr tries to stand but Helix is controlling from the bottom.
Helix being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Helix's cut.
That's time! Army Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Helix cracks Army Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Army Jr.
And Helix tries to counter it with a takedown but Army Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Army Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Army Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helix.
Dick Army Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Army Jr misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix tried to score with a low kick but Army Jr checks it.
Helix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Helix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Army Jr misses with a double jab.
Army Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helix can do to turn this around?
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Helix pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Army Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Helix tried to score with a low kick but Army Jr checks it.
Helix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Army Jr connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
Army Jr moves into the clinch.
Army Jr misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Army Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Army Jr stalling in the clinch.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Army Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Army Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helix can turn it around.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Helix is breathing heavily.
Army Jr blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Army Jr.
Army Jr is working Helix over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army Jr lands an elbow just above Helix 's eye.
Army Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Army Jr.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head.
Helix being controlled against the cage.
Army Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Army Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Helix up against the cage.
Army Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Helix wants a takedown.
Dick Army Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Helix.
Helix tries a body shot but Army Jr blocks it.
Army Jr prevents a body shot from Helix.
Helix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helix is working for takedown but Army Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helix takes a shot to the head.
Helix avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Helix won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Army Jr.
Helix takes an elbow to the temple.
Helix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Army Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Helix misses with a punch on the inside.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Helix in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army Jr.
Army Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Army Jr with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Army Jr.
Dick Army Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Army Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Army Jr prevents a body shot from Helix.
Army Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Army Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Army Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Army Jr.
Helix takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Army Jr lands a shot to the body.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Army Jr is looking to control Helix's arms but Helix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Army Jr has his back to the cage.
Army Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Helix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Army Jr is defending well.
Helix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Army Jr prevents it.
Army Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Army Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Helix in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Army Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Army Jr lands a knee to the body.
Army Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head.
Helix is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brady Helix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Army Jr does no damage.
Army Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Helix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Army Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix trying to control but Army Jr is working from the bottom.
Helix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Army Jr lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Helix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Helix. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Army Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Army Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Army Jr.
Helix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Army Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Helix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Army Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Army Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Army Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Helix is still on wobbly legs! Can Army Jr finish him?
Army Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Army Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helix throws out the jab.
Army Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Helix circles away.
Helix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helix seems to have recovered his senses.
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helix fails with a takedown attempt.
Army Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Army Jr.
Helix avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Helix is blocking nicely.
Helix wants to take the fight to the mat but Army Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dick Army Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Helix.
Helix misses with a body punch.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Helix shrugs off.
Army Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Army Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick Army Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Helix working aggressively here.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Helix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Army Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Army Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Army Jr uses from the top position.
Army Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Army Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Army Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Army Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army Jr!
Dick Army Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My father will be proud of me again'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Barnes (ranked 1999 p4p, 1432 weight class) and Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa (ranked 247 p4p, 178 weight class). Drew Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Leipa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Of Leipa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa has been cut.
Of Leipa throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Of Leipa throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Leipa throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Of Leipa didn't expect that.
Of Leipa looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Of Leipa trying to control the position.
Of Leipa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Of Leipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Of Leipa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Leipa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Leipa has wrist control.
Of Leipa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Of Leipa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Leipa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Of Leipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Of Leipa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Of Leipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Of Leipa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Of Leipa is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is pushing down on Of Leipa 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Of Leipa is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Of Leipa actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Leipa is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Of Leipa is rocked!
Of Leipa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Of Leipa is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Of Leipa wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Of Leipa seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Of Leipa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Of Leipa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Barnes trying to control the action but Of Leipa is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Of Leipa has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Of Leipa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Of Leipa .
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Of Leipa 's shoulder, as Of Leipa tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Of Leipa moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Of Leipa .
Of Leipa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Of Leipa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Of Leipa lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Leipa connects with a crisp jab.
Of Leipa connects with a body shot.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Of Leipa is out of range.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Of Leipa 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Of Leipa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Of Leipa moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Of Leipa 's shoulder, as Of Leipa tries to avoid the shot.
Of Leipa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Leipa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Of Leipa .
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Of Leipa .
Of Leipa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Of Leipa misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Leipa misses the target.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Of Leipa .
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Of Leipa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Leipa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Of Leipa 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Leipa throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Of Leipa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Of Leipa .
Of Leipa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Of Leipa swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Of Leipa takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Of Leipa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Of Leipa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Of Leipa misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Leipa looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Leipa .
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Leipa is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Leipa . Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Leipa connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Leipa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Of Leipa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Of Leipa slips a jab from Barnes.
Of Leipa throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Of Leipa throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Of Leipa didn't expect that.
Barnes is in close to Of Leipa 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Of Leipa trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Of Leipa has his feet on Barnes's thighs here. He's pushed Barnes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
After winning the bout, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 1607 p4p, 2258 weight class) and Riyu Mendes (ranked 241 p4p, 315 weight class). Payton comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Yeah. This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Payton backing away here, and Mendes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendes throws a lazy head kick
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Mendes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
Payton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendes scores with a sloppy right hand. Payton should have avoided that one.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Payton counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton moves out of range as Mendes strikes.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Mendes manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Payton.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Mendes forces Payton back against the cage and clinches.
Mendes tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Payton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Payton lands with a right to the head.
Payton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payton to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendes misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes letting Payton take a breather here.
Mendes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mendes fails to land.
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes scores with a shoulder strike.
Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton digs a right hand into Mendes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendes's gas tank.
Mendes looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payton.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Payton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Payton pushes his legs off easily.
Payton gets to his feet. Mendes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendes punishes Payton's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendes slips a jab from Payton.
Mendes tries to clinch but Payton is having none of it.
Mendes throws a low kick but Payton avoids it.
Payton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton jabs Mendes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch but Payton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payton cracks Mendes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Payton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendes to stand back up!
It looks like Riyu Mendes has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes throws a low kick but Payton avoids it.
Mendes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Mendes misses.
Mendes throws a leg kick
and Payton counters with a crisp right that sends Mendes to the canvas! Payton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tory Hopkins (ranked 860 p4p, 956 weight class) and Mustafa Owens (ranked 129 p4p, 143 weight class). Hopkins comes into the arena with Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG blaring out of the sound system. Mustafa Owens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustafa Owens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Owens avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Owens won't allow it.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Owens moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Owens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Owens tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Hopkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Owens.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Owens jumps back.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Owens checks it.
Owens throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Owens's legs.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Owens darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Owens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Owens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Owens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owens.
Jab by Owens.
Owens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owens swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owens.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Owens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens scores with a push kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Owens throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Owens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Owens does it's job there.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Owens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
Owens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins moves out of range as Owens strikes.
Hopkins slips a jab from Owens.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens misses with a hook.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Owens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Owens.
Mustafa Owens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Owens blocking some punches.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins gets through Owens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Owens has Hopkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hopkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens clinches.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Owens.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins with a jab.
Owens rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hopkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Hopkins, against the cage.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hopkins.
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!
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Owens clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Owens working aggressively here.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with an elbow strike.
Hopkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Owens.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Owens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands a nice elbow.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Owens prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustafa Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Owens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Hopkins takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Owens's leg but Owens calmly moves out of range.
Owens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mustafa Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Owens throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Owens throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owens.
Owens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Owens 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! This is the final round!
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Owens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Owens misses.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Owens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Owens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins tries to work over Owens's front leg with a kick but Owens checks it.
A little jabbing left from Owens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
A big left from Owens misses.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Owens throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Owens throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Owens.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Owens.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Owens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Owens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Owens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Owens takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
A short right from Owens.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Owens.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Owens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Owens lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Owens.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustafa Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Owens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geryon Macropus (ranked 1225 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Luis Barroso (ranked 156 p4p, 270 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geryon Macropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barroso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macropus gets a clinch.
Macropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Luis Barroso has been cut.
Barroso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macropus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Macropus.
Barroso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macropus lands a damaging elbow.
Barroso looks winded!
Macropus dips a shoulder and cracks Barroso with a mighty uppercut! Barroso falls back against the cage and Macropus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barroso is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Macropus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 132 p4p, 296 weight class) and Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 20 p4p, 47 weight class). Yrkje has chosen As Good As I Once Was as his entrance music. 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Yrkje scores with a hook.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Yrkje as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Wagner misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner thows a leg kick but Yrkje checks it
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
A short left from Yrkje.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yrkje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Yrkje's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Yrkje seems unphased.
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!
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
Yrkje is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Yrkje might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wagner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yrkje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Yrkje's legs - danger averted.
Yrkje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
Yrkje has an active guard here but Wagner has managed to pass into half guard.
Yrkje looking for submissions off his back.
Yrkje actively working from the bottom here.
Wagner wants to take a breather but Yrkje is having none of it.
Yrkje has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje actively working from the bottom here.
Wagner wants to control but Yrkje is keeping him busy.
Yrkje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but Yrkje defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yrkje moves into full guard.
Yrkje controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Yrkje.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner swings for the body but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Yrkje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yrkje waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses
enabling Yrkje to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yrkje on the side of the head.
Yrkje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wagner throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Wagner misses with a double jab
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Yrkje as he checks the leg kick.
Wagner sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagner avoids it this time.
Yrkje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Yrkje darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Yrkje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Yrkje thumps Wagner with a low kick.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje slips a jab from Wagner.
A little jabbing left from Yrkje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yrkje's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje tries to stall but Wagner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yrkje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner misses the jab.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
A cross from Yrkje lands.
Yrkje connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Yrkje thuds his right hand into Wagner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves away
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a jab.
Yrkje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Yrkje sees coming a mile off.
Yrkje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Yrkje saw it coming and moves away.
Yrkje wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yrkje.
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Yrkje's leg but Yrkje calmly moves out of range.
Wagner sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagner avoids it this time.
Yrkje blocks the body kick.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Yrkje is out of range.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Yrkje steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a lazy head kick
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Yrkje doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner tries to work over Yrkje's front leg with a kick but Yrkje checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yrkje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yrkje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Yrkje blocks the low kick.
Wagner motions for Yrkje to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yrkje counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Yrkje steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yrkje lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yrkje moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yrkje bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yrkjes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Yrkje takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Yrkje's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Yrkje jumps back.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner misses with a jab to the body
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Wagner backs off Yrkje throws a huge counter combo but Wagner manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yrkje tries to land a leg kick but Wagner saw it coming and moves away.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje tries to clinch up.
Wagner with a jab.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yrkje darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yrkje jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Yrkje around his waist. Yrkje gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch but Wagner improves position.
Yrkje jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Yrkje around his waist. Yrkje gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Keith Yrkje.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Wagner misses.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner moves forwards but Yrkje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner with a jab.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Wagner.
Yrkje tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner had his way with Toby Keith Yrkje in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Wagner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wagner as Yrkje tries to tie him up.
Yrkje's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yrkje's elbow.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Yrkje.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Yrkje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yrkje.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Yrkje tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wagner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wagner misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Yrkje. Those never looked like landing.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Yrkje takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Yrkje with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yrkje throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with the body kick
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner misses with a kick to the body
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Yrkje scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Yrkje lands with a nice body punch.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Yrkje.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Yrkje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yrkje.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konrad Wagner.
I think Wagner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Konrad Wagner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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