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CMMA 127 Rockefeller v Maksud PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alec Kemp (ranked 23534 p4p, 6742 weight class) and Reza Khojastehpour (ranked 314 p4p, 290 weight class). Kemp comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostbusters. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Reza Khojastehpour!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
Khojastehpour throws a sloppy head kick and Kemp moves out of range easily.
Khojastehpour decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khojastehpour is controlling the pace.
Kemp wants to control but Khojastehpour is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khojastehpour stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kemp to get to his feet.
Khojastehpour throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour throws a body kick that misses.
Khojastehpour scores with a leg kick.
Kemp avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khojastehpour lands in his opponent's guard.
Khojastehpour controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khojastehpour stands and steps away. Kemp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khojastehpour throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Khojastehpour sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khojastehpour is looking for the big counter here.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khojastehpour defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Khojastehpour into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Khojastehpour's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khojastehpour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kemp can't fight it off and eventually Khojastehpour manages to take the fight to the floor. Kemp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khojastehpour works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khojastehpour lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khojastehpour stands up and beckons Kemp to join him on the feet.
Khojastehpour throws a series of strikes that have Kemp backpedaling.
Khojastehpour defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kemp.
Despite the aggression on Khojastehpour's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kemp walks into a left hand.
Khojastehpour gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kemp wants to stall.
Khojastehpour manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into Kemp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kemp being controlled here, momentarily.
Khojastehpour stands up from Kemp's guard - Khojastehpour perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khojastehpour tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kemp swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khojastehpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kemp gets tackled into the cage by Khojastehpour. Khojastehpour maintains the clinch.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khojastehpour defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Khojastehpour into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kemp is trying to maintain a safe position but Khojastehpour gets an underhook and turns Kemp into the cage.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch.
Khojastehpour rushes Kemp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp wants to get back to striking at distance but Khojastehpour won't allow it.
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard.
Kemp stops Khojastehpour from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Khojastehpour dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Khojastehpour moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
Khojastehpour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reza Khojastehpour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khojastehpour clinches up against the cage.
Kemp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khojastehpour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khojastehpour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khojastehpour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kemp jumps guard but Khojastehpour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khojastehpour manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour is adopting a defensive guard.
Khojastehpour thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Khojastehpour seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khojastehpour is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kemp lands a couple of digs.
Khojastehpour is pulling down on Kemp's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khojastehpour on the ground.
Khojastehpour wants to sweep but no luck.
Khojastehpour pulls Kemp in close to his closed guard and prevents Kemp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khojastehpour wants to stand but Kemp is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Kemp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Khojastehpour tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Khojastehpour ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khojastehpour shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kemp eats them both and turns towards Khojastehpour to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kemp wants to clinch up but Khojastehpour keeps it at a distance.
Khojastehpour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khojastehpour darts in and clinches Kemp up against the cage.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Khojastehpour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khojastehpour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kemp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kemp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khojastehpour smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to sprawl but Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kemp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khojastehpour manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khojastehpour tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khojastehpour is continuing to stall.
Khojastehpour's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Khojastehpour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khojastehpour drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khojastehpour gets to his feet. Kemp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Khojastehpour misses with a head kick.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khojastehpour stalks Kemp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kemp's face. Kemp staggers backwards, shaken.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kemp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
Khojastehpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Khojastehpour slams his shin into Kemp's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khojastehpour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khojastehpour wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kemp can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khojastehpour is trying to break the clinch but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
Khojastehpour breaks from the clinch.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khojastehpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khojastehpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khojastehpour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khojastehpour wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour moves into the clinch.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour lands with a nice combination. Kemp backs away looking to recover.
Khojastehpour misses with a few strikes there.
Khojastehpour checks a leg kick.
Kemp avoids the head kick by Khojastehpour.
Kemp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khojastehpour moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khojastehpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khojastehpour looks for a takedown but Kemp sprawls well.
Khojastehpour takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khojastehpour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp dodges the punch combination from Khojastehpour.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown but Khojastehpour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khojastehpour throws a right and a left that Kemp avoids nicely.
Khojastehpour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khojastehpour stuffs the takedown attempt from Kemp. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khojastehpour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemp.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khojastehpour darts in looking for a takedown but Kemp gets double underhooks and turns Khojastehpour into the cage.
Kemp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khojastehpour tries to bum rush Kemp with a series of wild strikes but Kemp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemp keeps the fight on the outside.
Khojastehpour stuffs the takedown.
Khojastehpour is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kemp dives in for a single leg takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khojastehpour is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kemp tries to land knees in the clinch but Khojastehpour avoids the damage to the body.
Khojastehpour breaks from the clinch.
Khojastehpour has Kemp up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Khojastehpour won't allow it.
Kemp is trying to break free.
Khojastehpour jumps guard.
Reza Khojastehpour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kemp won't allow Khojastehpour to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khojastehpour 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.
Kemp looking to sit in guard and control but Khojastehpour gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp looking to control.
Alec Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khojastehpour postures up and lands a big shot to Kemp's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Khojastehpour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khojastehpour 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Khojastehpour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trimagasi Junior (ranked 1678 p4p, 23710 weight class) and Eric Levaai (ranked 247 p4p, 698 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trimagasi Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Levaai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior misses with a left hand
and Levaai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junior looks to land a left hand but Levaai moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Junior catches Levaai right on the button with a cross.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Levaai misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Levaai thinking.
Junior throws a leg kick but Levaai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Levaai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Junior with a body shot.
A big left from Junior misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Levaai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Junior finds it's target.
Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Levaai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Levaai. Levaai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Levaai moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Levaai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Levaai counters with a nice uppercut.
Levaai ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Levaai moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Levaai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior lands with a hook. Levaai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Levaai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levaai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junior looks to throw the jab but Levaai is out of range.
Levaai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Junior misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Levaai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a hook. Levaai ducked under it nicely.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Levaai.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Levaai.
Levaai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Junior.
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!
Levaai throws a poor cross that misses
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Eric Levaai has been cut.
Junior 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.
Junior tries a low kick but Levaai avoids it.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Levaai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junior drops Levaai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Levaai looks back up at him and smiles so Junior waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levaai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Junior thuds a left hand into Levaai's body.
Junior throws a shot to the body.
Levaai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Junior misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Levaai moved out of range nicely.
Levaai throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Levaai walks into a left hand.
Junior is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Levaai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Levaai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Levaai.
Junior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Levaai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Junior lands a big right hand that sends Levaai crashing to the mat! Junior stays standing though and waves Levaai back to his feet!
 Levaai is rocked!
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!
Levaai just misses with a punch to the body.
Levaai is still on wobbly legs! Can Junior finish him?
Trimagasi Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levaai glances at the clock... BAM! Junior nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Levaai crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Levaai is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trimagasi Junior!
A very excited looking Trimagasi Junior 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Panda (ranked 3853 p4p, 2857 weight class) and Juan De Sol (ranked 210 p4p, 160 weight class). De Sol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smooth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan De Sol !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Panda gets tackled into the cage by De Sol . De Sol maintains the clinch.
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panda tries to clinch up but De Sol circles away and keeps his distance.
De Sol moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
A short uppercut from De Sol .
De Sol 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda tries to clinch but De Sol is having none of it.
De Sol pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sol lands with a short shot to the head.
De Sol lands a left hand.
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!
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Sol rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Sol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sol gets a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
De Sol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda jumps guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Sol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Sol manages to break the clinch.
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Sol 's guard.
De Sol wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard.
Panda is working for a kimura but De Sol is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Sol keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but De Sol defends the submission attempt.
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but De Sol defends the submission attempt.
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!
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda is keen to just control but De Sol is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda is working for a kimura but De Sol is defending it quite comfortably.
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Sol has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panda is working for a kimura but De Sol is defending it quite comfortably.
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan De Sol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
De Sol leaning against his opponent.
De Sol lands a right hand.
Panda being controlled against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.
De Sol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Sol has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Sol pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Sol .
De Sol lands a right hand.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Sol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Sol closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
De Sol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Sol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Sol lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sol lands a left hand.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Sol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Panda up against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Sol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Sol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
De Sol gets a clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda looks to clinch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Sol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda tries to clinch there but De Sol circles away.
De Sol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Sol can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Sol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Panda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Sol rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Panda's guard! Nice work there by De Sol !
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Sol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Sol defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Sol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
De Sol stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
De Sol is sitting in close to Panda's body. Panda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Sol is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Sol is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Panda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Napoleon Panda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 2510 p4p, 2499 weight class) and Malaya Zemlya (ranked 311 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malaya Zemlya!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemlya closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Clemens.
Zemlya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clemenss head.
Zemlya misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemlya blocks an uppercut.
Zemlya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clemens can't find room to land a body shot as Zemlya controls the action.
Clemens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zemlya or not.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
Clemens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemlya scores with a shoulder strike.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemlya lands a right hand.
Zemlya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
Zemlya blocks an uppercut.
Zemlya misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemlya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clemens scores with a shot to the side of Zemlya's head.
Clemens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clemens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clemens takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemlya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Zemlya tries to throw a body punch but Clemens avoids it by throwing Zemlya back against the cage.
Clemens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemlya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemlya tries to work over Clemens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemlya.
Zemlya digs a right hand into Clemens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clemens's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
Zemlya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clemens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clemens tries to break the clinch but Zemlya is controlling the position.
Clemens digs a right hand underneath Zemlya's ribcage. Zemlya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Clemens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clemens.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Zemlya throws a punch but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens blocks an uppercut.
Clemens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zemlya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clemens or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Clemens.
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemlya scores with a shot to the side of Clemens's head.
Clemens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clemens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clemens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zemlya backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Clemens.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Clemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens blocks an uppercut.
Zemlya has a couple of punches blocked by Clemens.
Clemens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemlya misses with a body punch.
Zemlya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clemens's elbow.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clemens tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Zemlya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Clemens blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemlya throws a punch but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Clemens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clemens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clemens lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clemens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemlya lands with a left to the head.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zemlya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clemens backwards.
Clemens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clemens struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemlya controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Clemens scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Clemens.
Zemlya lands a right hand.
Zemlya misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Clemens.
Zemlya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
Zemlya is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clemens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemlya is still on wobbly legs! Can Clemens finish him?
Zemlya misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Clemens.
A right hand to the body from Clemens.
Zemlya looks winded!
Clemens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens lands a nice looking body shot.
Clemens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zemlya, pushing him back against the cage.
Clemens pushes Zemlya against the cage. Clemens is working some dirty boxing. Clemens pushes off with a quick right hook! Zemlya goes down! Zemlya tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Clemens moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 1656 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Vladimir Rurikovich (ranked 234 p4p, 261 weight class). Vladimir Rurikovich has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Rurikovich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurikovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rurikovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance in the buildup to the fight.
Rurikovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Stanley.
Rurikovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rurikovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Rurikovich misses the jab.
Rurikovich misses with a straight right.
Rurikovich misses with the combination.
Rurikovich loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Rurikovich looks to land a combination but Stanley avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Rurikovich down.
Rurikovich wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Stanley connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Stanley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rurikovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Rurikovich off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikovich misses with a leg kick.
Rurikovich tries to clinch up.
Stanley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rurikovich checks a low kick from Stanley.
Rurikovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rurikovich connects with a leg kick.
Rurikovich darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
Rurikovich misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley is leaning against Rurikovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
Stanley misses with some punches.
Stanley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rurikovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanley scores with a shot to the side of Rurikovich's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
Stanley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stanley manages to end up in side control.
Rurikovich struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control the position but Rurikovich is working away.
Rurikovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurikovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rurikovich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich struggling a bit here.
Stanley controlling the position from side mount.
Stanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rurikovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stanley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rurikovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Rurikovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rurikovich wants to get back to full guard.
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Rurikovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurikovich has his hands clasped together around Stanley's back. He's all about the action.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Rurikovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Michael Stanley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rurikovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanley.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rurikovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rurikovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanley.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rurikovich lands a head shot.
Stanley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurikovich can do to turn this around?
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurikovich.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rurikovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rurikovich misses the jab.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurikovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stanley shoots in and bounces Rurikovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rurikovich wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Rurikovich misses the target.
Rurikovich misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters with a nice leg kick.
Rurikovich moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stanley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rurikovich doesn't seem phased though.
Stanley dips to his left and cracks Rurikovich with an uppercut!
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Stanley tries a low kick but Rurikovich avoids it.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rurikovich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
Stanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rurikovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley is trying to drag Rurikovich to the mat but Rurikovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rurikovich stalling in the clinch but Stanley improves position.
Rurikovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurikovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanley's elbow.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rurikovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Stanley.
Rurikovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley tries a body shot but Rurikovich blocks it.
Stanley misses with a body punch.
Stanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rurikovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rurikovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley misses with some punches.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurikovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rurikovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
Stanley lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanley lands a body shot.
Rurikovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich lands an elbow just above Stanley 's eye.
 It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Rurikovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
Stanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rurikovich's elbow.
Stanley lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Rurikovich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley looking for a takedown.
Roger Michael Stanley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurikovich wants to stall.
Rurikovich working aggressively here.
Rurikovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Stanley blocks an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Rurikovich is breathing heavily.
Stanley lands a right hand.
Rurikovich prevents a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rurikovich.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
Stanley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rurikovich wants to stall.
Rurikovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
Stanley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurikovich gets underhooks to prevent Stanley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Michael Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rurikovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Michael Stanley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanley cracks Rurikovich with a good jab.
Stanley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rurikovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rurikovich has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Rurikovich misses the target.
Rurikovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanley on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rurikovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley presses Rurikovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rurikovich blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rurikovich.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
A right hand to the body from Stanley.
Rurikovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurikovich looking to throw knees to the head but Stanley is blocking nicely.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rurikovich throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanley has picked Rurikovich up - he's going for a ride! Stanley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stanley seems to be working for a kimura but Rurikovich defends the submission attempt.
Stanley trying to control the action but Rurikovich is working from the bottom.
Stanley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stanley controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stanley wants to take his opponent's back but Rurikovich doesn't allow it.
You get the feeling that Rurikovich really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vladimir Rurikovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rurikovich is looking to get to half guard.
Stanley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rurikovich is looking to escape.
Stanley has control of Rurikovich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rurikovich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stanley trying to control but Rurikovich is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanley takes Rurikovich's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rurikovich is in trouble.
Stanley is looking for the choke from the back position but Rurikovich is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley is not going to allow Rurikovich to sit and survive in this position.
Rurikovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Michael Stanley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Michael Stanley!
After winning the bout, Roger Michael Stanley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Koslov (ranked 894 p4p, 2525 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 138 p4p, 372 weight class). Carter has chosen I'll Kill You Motherf*cker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vadik Koslov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a straight right.
No luck for Koslov with that takedown attempt.
Koslov forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Carter breaks the clinch.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Koslov fails to land.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Koslov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koslov tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koslov tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Nice elbow from Carter.
It looks like Vadik Koslov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Koslov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koslov moves away.
Koslov tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.
Koslov closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Koslov slips the punch.
Koslov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koslov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Koslov lands with an uppercut that bounces Carter off the cage and back into range.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Koslov shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koslov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koslov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koslov wants to clinch
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koslov misses with a hook to the body
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Koslov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koslov forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslov.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Koslov controls the action.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Koslov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter prevents a body shot from Koslov.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koslov backwards.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Koslov's ribcage. Koslov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter tries a body shot but Koslov blocks it.
Koslov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koslov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koslov is looking to clinch.
Koslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Koslov's head but Koslov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koslov clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koslovs head.
Carter working aggressively here.
Koslov swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koslov swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Koslov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Koslov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Koslov avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Koslov avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Koslov blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Koslov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koslov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadik Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Koslov controls his hands.
Carter working aggressively here.
Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koslov has managed to clinch.
Koslov avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Koslov takes the fight into the clinch.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Koslov finds it's way through Carter's defenses.
Koslov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Koslov ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Koslov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov gets a clinch.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koslov throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Koslov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koslov working aggressively here.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Vadik Koslov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koslov lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koslov doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Koslov moved out of range.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koslov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koslov misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter wants to counter the offense by Koslov and move into the clinch position.
Koslov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koslov was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Koslov looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Koslov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koslov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Koslov.
Koslov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Koslov.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter blocks a body shot from Koslov.
Koslov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koslov.
Koslov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter blocking some punches.
Koslov takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Koslov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koslov throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Koslov backwards.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Koslov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koslov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Donk. Carter catches Koslov right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koslov.
Carter swings for the body but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Koslov is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koslov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
That's time! Koslov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koslov throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter throws a counter combo.
Koslov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koslov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koslov.
Koslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koslov somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter blocks a jab.
Koslov walks into a jab.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koslov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koslov drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Koslov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Koslov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslov.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Koslov.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Vadik Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov misses with a hook
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koslov walks into a straight right hand from Carter.
 Koslov is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Koslov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Koslov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koslov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koslov missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koslov tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Koslov blocks a jab.
As Carter tries to get set, Koslov tries to push him back and clinch up but Carter manages to avoid the attempt.
Koslov seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koslov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carter manages to circle out of the way.
Koslov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov walks into a jab.
Koslov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koslov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carter to the mat! Carter manages to get full guard.
Koslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
John Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koslov postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Koslov chips away with some ground and pound.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koslov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koslov.
Koslov preventing the sweep.
Koslov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koslov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koslov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carter throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Carter!
John Carter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Connolly (ranked 1778 p4p, 2210 weight class) and Colin Penn (ranked 224 p4p, 273 weight class). Penn has chosen The End as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, North Connolly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin Penn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connolly takes one on the button.
Penn works over Connolly's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Connolly moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Connolly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Connolly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Connolly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn cracks Connolly with a good jab.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Connolly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooh!!! Penn has knocked Connolly down with a huge combo! Penn steps away and waves a wobbly Connolly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Connolly is rocked!
Connolly tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Connolly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn cracks Connolly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Connolly falls backwards against the cage. Penn follows up with more strikes that drop Connolly to his knees. Penn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Connolly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Penn!
Colin Penn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Coconut Supplement Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 1243 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Mustang Jack (ranked 167 p4p, 148 weight class). Mustang Jack acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Tonon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Jack.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonon slips a straight right by Jack.
Tonon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon jumps guard but Jack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jack as Tonon tries to tie him up.
Tonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Jack works Tonon's body with a nice hook.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonon is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jack defend it? Tonon steps over the head and cranks it - Jack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tonon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Tonon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walad Anubis (ranked 674 p4p, 801 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 101 p4p, 117 weight class). Anubis comes to the cage accompanied by Hideaway. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler looks for a takedown but Anubis sprawls well.
McWrestler scores with a punch to the head.
McWrestler closes the distance but Anubis moves to the side
letting Anubis counter with a right hand.
Anubis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McWrestler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from McWrestler.
McWrestler looking to score a takedown here. Anubis is defending well but McWrestler drives through and ends up in Anubis's guard.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Anubis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Anubis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McWrestler passes into half guard.
Anubis is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Anubis won't allow McWrestler to pass to mount.
Anubis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McWrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anubis actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, McWrestler seems content to control.
McWrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anubis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McWrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McWrestler's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis keeps control of the position as McWrestler tries to break free.
Anubis is not going to allow McWrestler to sit and survive in this position.
McWrestler is in bad spot here.
McWrestler trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anubis's guard. Nice work there by McWrestler.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McWrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Anubis.
McWrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anubis keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler won't allow Anubis to sweep him here.
Anubis working a defensive guard here.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Anubis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler postures up and lands a big shot to Anubis's brow.
McWrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McWrestler stays in close to Anubis's body and controls the position.
McWrestler distracts Anubis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McWrestler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McWrestler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McWrestler punishes Anubis's body with a nice straight punch.
Anubis throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by McWrestler.
McWrestler lands a really nice looking cross but Anubis seems unphased.
McWrestler shoots in but Anubis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Anubis misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McWrestler, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Anubis gets double underhooks and turns McWrestler into the cage.
McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anubis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from McWrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Anubis, looking for a takedown. McWrestler pushes Anubis against the cage but Anubis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walad Anubis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Anubis.
McWrestler misses with a right hand
and McWrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis moves away from the strike by McWrestler.
Anubis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from McWrestler misses
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Good exchange - McWrestler coming out on top.
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anubis doesn't seem bothered though.
McWrestler staying out of range there.
Anubis throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Anubis as McWrestler shoots in.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anubis's head.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anubis lands with a straight right. McWrestler didn't see that one coming.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Anubis ducked under it nicely.
Anubis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anubis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Anubis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anubis misses with a straight right.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Anubis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McWrestler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by McWrestler there.
Anubis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McWrestler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anubis defends it well.
McWrestler shoots and misses
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anubis drops McWrestler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McWrestler looks back up at him and smiles so Anubis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McWrestler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
Walad Anubis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anubis at a distance.
Anubis misses with a body kick.
McWrestler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McWrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
Anubis throws a leg kick but McWrestler sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anubis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McWrestler shoots in but no luck this time.
McWrestler feints and as Anubis raises his hands in defense, McWrestler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving.
Anubis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but Anubis is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler manages to get to full guard.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Anubis controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McWrestler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anubis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McWrestler postures up in Anubis's guard and throws a big left but Anubis blocks it.
Anubis keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anubis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler controlling from the top position.
McWrestler postures up and lands a big shot to Anubis's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anubis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler scoring with punches to the head and body.
McWrestler cracks Anubis with a solid left hand.
McWrestler advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anubis is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler cracks Anubis with a big right hand but Anubis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walad Anubis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler looks up at the clock and then as Anubis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McWrestler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anubis wants to control but McWrestler postures up.
Anubis is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Anubis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McWrestler working the ground and pound from side control.
McWrestler is putting a hurting on Anubis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anubis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler scoring with punches and elbows.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWrestler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anubis is rocked!
McWrestler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Anubis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWrestler looks up at the clock and then as Anubis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McWrestler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anubis taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes.
Anubis wants to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler wants to control but Anubis is keeping him busy.
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anubis keeps working.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler landing strikes.
McWrestler lands some shots froms side control.
McWrestler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anubis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anubis is trying to escape the position but McWrestler is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McWrestler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksud Magomedov (ranked 1011 p4p, 955 weight class) and Richard Rockefeller (ranked 126 p4p, 120 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Lezginka - Kavkaz. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Rockefeller !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov 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.
Decent striking displayed by Rockefeller there.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Rockefeller cracks Magomedov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rockefeller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Magomedov to stand back up!
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Rockefeller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockefeller 's head.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov postures up in Rockefeller 's guard and throws a big left but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Rockefeller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Magomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Rockefeller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rockefeller tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov has Rockefeller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rockefeller tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Rockefeller 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller .
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Rockefeller .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rockefeller trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov slips a jab from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller drops Magomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Rockefeller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Rockefeller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockefeller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockefeller .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller cracks Magomedov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magomedov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rockefeller finish him?
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Rockefeller sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rockefeller is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Rockefeller lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockefeller throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockefeller defending well though.
Rockefeller has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller breaks the clinch.
Magomedov rushes Rockefeller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rockefeller prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeps control of Rockefeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockefeller breaks from the clinch.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Rockefeller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Rockefeller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockefeller .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magomedov keeps control of Rockefeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockefeller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov lands a jab to Rockefeller 's midsection.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockefeller throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Rockefeller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Rockefeller lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Rockefeller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rockefeller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rockefeller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rockefeller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rockefeller is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Rockefeller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a body punch
and Rockefeller counters with a nice uppercut.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Richard Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockefeller throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller with a hook.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockefeller connects with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller .
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockefeller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Rockefeller !
Richard Rockefeller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.
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