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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benicio Trinaldo (ranked 3446 p4p, 4468 weight class) and Don Kras (ranked 408 p4p, 494 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benicio Trinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinaldo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinaldo is looking for a kimura but Kras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trinaldo to get the leverage.
Trinaldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trinaldo is working for a kimura but Kras is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trinaldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trinaldo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kras tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Trinaldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benicio Trinaldo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panca Pandu (ranked 5773 p4p, 22609 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 542 p4p, 599 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panca Pandu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian throws a good cross that connects.
Pandu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pandu is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Pandu tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Grigorian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandu.
Pandu tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Pandu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Pandu is looking to clinch.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Pandu with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pandu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Pandu scores with a one two! Grigorian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian lands a left and a right that send Pandu crashing to the mat, dazed. Grigorian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Pandu is rocked!
 It looks like Panca Pandu has been cut.
Grigorian lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pandu tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aram Grigorian!
Aram Grigorian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 3575 p4p, 22132 weight class) and Thanos Eternal (ranked 122 p4p, 211 weight class). JD Drake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JD Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanos Eternal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Eternal.
Eternal looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eternal.
A jab from Eternal misses.
Eternal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eternal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Eternal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Eternal. Eternal maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eternal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to break free but Eternal pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Drake.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Eternal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Eternal.
Eternal needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake slips a straight right by Eternal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Eternal just misses with a punch to the body.
Eternal lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Eternal throws a body shot but no joy.
Eternal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eternal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eternal.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eternal.
Eternal throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Eternal coming out on top.
Eternal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Drake lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake rushes Eternal and presses him up against the cage.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eternal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eternal blocking some punches.
Eternal prevents a body shot from Drake.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
JD Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Eternal.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Eternal is controlling the position.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drake to keep the fight standing.
Eternal jumps guard but Drake stands there with Eternal around his waist. Eternal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eternal has him pressed against the cage.
Eternal stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Eternal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries to work over Eternal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands a left hand.
Eternal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eternal fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Eternal is looking to control Drake's arms but Drake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eternal has his back to the cage.
Drake stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but Drake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eternal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake has Eternal pushed against the cage.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eternal backwards.
Drake working hard to break the clinch.
Eternal blocks an uppercut.
Eternal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eternal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Drake.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Eternal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eternal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eternal throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eternal. Eternal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eternal tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Eternal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Eternal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eternal takes one on the button.
Drake clobbers Eternal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drake cracks Eternal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eternal throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eternal tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake is looking to counter the offense by Eternal and move into the clinch.
Drake with a hook.
Eternal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake with a jab.
Thanos Eternal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake scores with a jab. Eternal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eternal misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eternal is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Eternal moves forwards but Drake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JD Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Eternal misses.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eternal throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eternal can do to turn this around?
Eternal takes the fight into the clinch.
Eternal throws a head punch that misses.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eternal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Eternal is trying to maintain a safe position but Drake gets an underhook and turns Eternal into the cage.
Drake tries a body shot but Eternal blocks it.
JD Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eternal jumps guard but Drake stands there with Eternal around his waist. Eternal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eternal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
JD Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Eternal.
Eternal is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.
Drake slows down the pace here.
Drake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake has Eternal pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Eternal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Eternal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake connects with a right hand. Eternal shakes it off.
Eternal avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Eternal throws a big shot that misses.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eternal misses with a looping left.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eternal.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eternal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eternal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake slips under a jab from Eternal.
Drake throws a hook but Eternal avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Eternal tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eternal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
JD Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Eternal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Eternal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Eternal moves away and avoids it.
Eternal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eternal moves away.
Eternal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Eternal.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Eternal.
Eternal misses with a hook.
Eternal throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eternal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Eternal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake connects with a jab.
Eternal throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eternal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eternal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Eternal misses the target.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Eternal misses with a hook.
Eternal misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Eternal throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Eternal misses the shot to the body.
Eternal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Eternal loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake throws a body punch but Eternal moves out of range.
Eternal throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a right hand that Eternal ducks under and follows up with a left that Eternal also avoids with ease.
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!
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eternal under the eye.
Eternal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Eternal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eternal. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eternal.
Drake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eternal's head backwards.
Drake lands a head shot.
Eternal scores with a hook.
Eternal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eternal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.
Eternal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eternal.
Eternal takes one to the chin there.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eternal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eternal misses with a looping left.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JD Drake dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Drake throws a hook but Eternal blocks it.
A big left from Eternal misses.
Eternal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Eternal's head but Eternal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eternal misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Eternal misses with a punch on the inside.
Eternal misses with some punches.
Drake lands a body punch.
Eternal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Eternal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake lands with a cross.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Eternal uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternal swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Drake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eternal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Eternal misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Eternal slips under a jab.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eternal.
Eternal misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Eternal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eternal tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eternal needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.
Eternal misses with a looping right.
Drake swings for the body but Eternal moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Drake.
Eternal darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
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!
Drake lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but Drake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eternal.
Eternal is trying to maintain a safe position but Drake gets an underhook and turns Eternal into the cage.
Eternal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
Eternal swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eternal has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Drake.
Eternal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eternal backwards.
Eternal misses with a punch on the inside.
Eternal tries to pull guard but Drake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
JD Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Eternal.
Eternal tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Drake.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eternal backwards.
Eternal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake working aggressively here.
Eternal keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake gets through Eternal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Eternal.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Eternal is controlling the position.
Drake lands a body shot.
Eternal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eternal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eternal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eternal throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eternal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eternal misses with a left hand
and Eternal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake digs a good body shot into Eternal's ribs.
Donk. Drake catches Eternal right on the button with a cross.
Eternal misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Drake throws a body punch but Eternal moves out of range.
Eternal throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Drake slips a straight right by Eternal.
Eternal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eternal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 Eternal is rocked!
Eternal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Eternal is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Eternal swings widly with a right hand
and Drake scores with a counter punch that sends Eternal to the canvas! Drake smells blood - he's punishing Eternal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Eternal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JD Drake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 2999 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Paddy OBrien (ranked 377 p4p, 415 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OBrien digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for OBrien.
Rodrigues tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OBrien counters with a two punch combo.
OBrien lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OBrien told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OBrien smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OBrien has managed to clinch.
OBrien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodrigues up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by OBrien.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodrigues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodrigues is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! OBrien rolls with it to try and escape but Rodrigues cranks on the arm and OBrien is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rodrigues!
Samuel Rodrigues was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 22148 p4p, 3230 weight class) and Cameron Jones (ranked 668 p4p, 403 weight class). Ze Jiurgite could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cameron Jones's chin.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cameron Jones!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiurgite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jiurgite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Jiurgite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiurgite half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Jiurgite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiurgite slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Jiurgite shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jiurgite's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jiurgite scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiurgite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Jiurgite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jiurgite moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Jiurgite shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Jiurgite counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to kick Jiurgite off but Jiurgite keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jiurgite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jiurgite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite not doing much here.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiurgite looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Jiurgite is controlling him well.
Jiurgite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jiurgite working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones tries to improve his position but Jiurgite has taken his back! Jiurgite has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jiurgite pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ze Jiurgite!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 1967 p4p, 3338 weight class) and Daaniel Teteny (ranked 281 p4p, 437 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Teteny did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Teteny is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is taking a breather. Teteny says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz forces Teteny back against the cage and clinches.
Teteny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz gets control of Teteny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz controlling Teteny's posture.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teteny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teteny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
Teteny seems a little lost for a moment, as Diaz dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Teteny tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Teteny is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Diaz advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Teteny keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz lunges at Teteny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teteny's hand.
Diaz cracks Teteny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Teteny tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teteny throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teteny can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Teteny takes one to the chin there.
Teteny slips under a jab.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Teteny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teteny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Teteny!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teteny for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Teteny?
Teteny is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Teteny is trying to escape the mount but Diaz keeps good control and instead manages to take Teteny's back.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Teteny rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Teteny rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is hanging on to Teteny's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz controls the position.
Teteny tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diaz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Teteny is doing well to defend. Diaz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Teteny is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bennett (ranked 2296 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Xi Li (ranked 283 p4p, 182 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Tyron Woodley . Li has chosen HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennett rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Bennett tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett lands an uppercut.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Li blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Li to work.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Bennett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li blocking some punches.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Li lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Li.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Bennett tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Li.
Li pushes Bennett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennett digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Li working aggressively here.
Bennett works on Li's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Bennett gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Li gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Bennett gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Li.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennett as Li tries to tie him up.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li is trying to stall.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xi Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennett.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Bennett misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennett.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett lands an uppercut.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Li is rocked!
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett lands a big right hand that drops Li! The killer instinct kicks in and Bennett finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bennett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Bennett!
Robert Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Xi Li was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young , I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1916 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 276 p4p, 228 weight class). Von Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nail.
Von Ryan working aggressively here.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nail just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nail smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail throws a body shot but no joy.
Nail gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail lands with a right to the head.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nail working aggressively here.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ryan is trying to drag Nail to the mat but Nail just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nail to keep the fight standing.
Nail working aggressively here.
Nail blocks a body shot from Von Ryan.
Nail displaying some good clinch control by pressing Von Ryan up against the cage.
Nail is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nail is pressed up against the cage. Von Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nail down to the mat. Nail avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nail wants to clinch up but Von Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Nail has managed to clinch.
Nail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Von Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nail scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Ryan digs a right hand into Nail's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nail's gas tank.
Von Ryan is working for takedown but Nail is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ryan misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ryan misses with some punches.
Von Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nail is defending well.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Von Ryan is working for takedown but Nail is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ryan fails to land.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail.
Von Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Nail controls the action.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
Von Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Ryan tries to work over Nail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Von Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Von Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Von Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nail controls the pace.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nail stays in close to Von Ryan's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nail as he avoids it easily.
Nail tries to clinch but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Nail lands with a hook. Von Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nail's waist but Nail gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ryan off to one side.
Nail is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nail clinches.
Nail misses with the head strike.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nail uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ryan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nail is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nail has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
Nail misses with the head strike.
Nail lands with a left to the head.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ryans head.
Von Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Nail's takedown attempt.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail blocking some punches.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Von Ryan tries for a takedown but Nail manages to get underhooks.
Von Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nail after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nail to keep the fight standing.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ryan misses with the head strike.
Von Ryan fails to pull guard.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Von Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nail lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nail controls his hands.
Nail gets underhooks to prevent Von Ryan's takedown attempt.
Von Ryan is pressed up against the cage. Nail has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Ryan down to the mat. Von Ryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Ryan swings for the body but Nail moves out of range.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nail.
Nail throws a shot to the body.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nail swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail moves into the clinch.
Nail softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Nail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nail moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nail fails to land.
Nail lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Nail misses with a punch on the inside.
Nail misses with a punch on the inside.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail stops a takedown attempt from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Nail working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nail scores with a shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ryan.
Nail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nail.
Nail lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Nail prevents the takedown attempt.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan Nail seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ryan fails to land.
Von Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Nail pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nail scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Von Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Nail has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nail lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan pulls guard successfully.
Nail content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nail is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nail stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ryan.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nail wants to clinch up but Von Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Nail gets a clinch.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Von Ryan is looking for a takedown.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Von Ryan.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail blocking some punches.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan working aggressively here.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Von Ryan.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nail fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail lands the left hand.
Logan Nail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nail has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nail moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nail rushes Von Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail takes a shot to the head.
Von Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nail smiles and moves away.
Von Ryan scores with a body shot.
Von Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Nail takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logan Nail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nail instigates a clinch.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail won't allow it.
Nail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ryan wants a takedown.
Nail lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Nail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nail 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail!
Logan Nail took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 1044 p4p, 806 weight class) and Jose Ronaldo (ranked 114 p4p, 86 weight class). Jose Ronaldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ronaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ronaldo lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ronaldo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ronaldo is defending well.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Ronaldo.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Ronaldo stalls.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ronaldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ronaldo as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronaldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ronaldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ronaldo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ronaldo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bench press Ronaldo off him but Ronaldo keeps the position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Ronaldo stalls from top position.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ronaldo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ronaldo prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ronaldo off and has taken his back!
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ronaldo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ronaldo thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to get into range but Ronaldo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ronaldo scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Ronaldo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 185 p4p, 168 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 21 p4p, 17 weight class). Nurmagomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dagestan (Remix). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escalante staying out of range there.
Escalante scores with a hook.
 It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Escalante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Escalante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov just manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
Escalante wants to land a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Escalante.
Escalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escalante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escalante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escalante jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Escalante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escalante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escalante scores with a three punch combo!
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escalante's head backwards.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Escalante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov works Escalante's body with a nice hook.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Escalante defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Escalante throws a solid leg kick but Nurmagomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escalante.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escalante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Escalante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Escalante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Nice sprawl there from Escalante as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escalante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Escalante strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nurmagomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escalante has got the better of the exchanges.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Escalante's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Escalante's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Escalante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Escalante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Escalante ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Escalante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Escalante's ribcage but misses.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escalante counters with an outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Escalante ducks under and follows up with a left that Escalante also avoids with ease.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Escalante appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
Escalante lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Escalante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Escalante misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
A low kick lands for Escalante.
Escalante throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escalante as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Escalante with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Escalante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheers as Escalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Escalante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Escalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escalante.
Escalante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escalante slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escalante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Escalante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Escalante tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escalante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escalante throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escalante rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Escalante. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Escalante takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Escalante tries a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
Escalante lands a lovely overhand right.
Escalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escalante.
Escalante throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Escalante finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Escalante throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Escalante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Escalante.
Escalante sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escalante lands a left and a right that send Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Escalante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Escalante blocks it.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Escalante misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Escalante kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Escalante with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Escalante misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Escalante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Escalante's head.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
Escalante gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
Escalante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escalante counters with a nice uppercut.
Escalante throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Escalante's defenses.
Escalante throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Escalante's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escalante has time to react.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Escalante's body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Escalante.
Nurmagomedov punishes Escalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
You can see that Nurmagomedov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escalante swivels and escapes.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vicente Escalante did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Escalante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escalante's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Escalante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Escalante is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Escalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Good work by Nurmagomedov as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Escalante dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Escalante seems unphased.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Escalante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escalante has escaped the position, nice work there.
I wouldn't like to be where Escalante is right now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Escalante to escape.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Escalante is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Escalante's head but Escalante avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov cracks Escalante with a big elbow.
Escalante defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Escalante here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Escalante controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Escalante trying to control but Nurmagomedov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from the back.
Nurmagomedov struggling to land strikes to the head as Escalante covers up.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep control of the position but Escalante is staying busy.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurmagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Nurmagomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Escalante is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nurmagomedov tightening his grip on Escalante, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurmagomedov's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Escalante throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escalante circles away quickly and effectively.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Escalante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurmagomedov as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escalante sprawls well. Escalante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escalante misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escalante connects with a high kick.
Escalante misses with a right hand
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escalante is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escalante to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Escalante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escalante connects with a leg kick.
Escalante is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escalante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escalante throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escalante explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big right from Escalante misses.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Escalante avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Escalante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante stuffs the takedown.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escalante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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