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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hanaki (ranked 23081 p4p, 22733 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 609 p4p, 603 weight class). Hanaki comes into the arena with The HU - Wolf Totem blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asaki Hanaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Hanaki.
Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Hanaki keeps moving.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Hanaki wants to stand up but Lopez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez advances to half guard.
Hanaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanaki is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Hanaki is working away.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lopez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
 Hanaki is rocked!
Lopez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hanaki quite badly. Hanaki pulls Lopez in close trying to recover. Lopez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hanaki on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hanaki doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Lopez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Lowrey (ranked 23444 p4p, 4939 weight class) and Red Yabai (ranked 313 p4p, 275 weight class). Lowrey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Little Big - Skibidi. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bronson Lowrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Yabai!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yabai misses with a wild combination.
Lowrey wants to clinch up but Yabai keeps it at a distance.
Yabai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Yabai as Lowrey shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yabai! But no joy.
Yabai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lowrey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yabai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yabai connects with a looping right hand.
Yabai punishes Lowrey's body with a nice straight punch.
Lowrey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yabai lands with a nice body punch.
Lowrey misses with a takedown
and Yabai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Lowrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Yabai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lowrey misses with a takedown attempt
and Yabai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yabai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lowrey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yabai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowrey is breathing heavily.
Yabai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yabai lands with a shot to the body.
Lowrey needs to keep his hands up - Yabai had a free shot at his head there.
Lowrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowrey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yabai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowrey is rocked!
Yabai closes the distance looking for a takedown. Lowrey stuffs it but Yabai still has hold of him. Yabai picks Lowrey up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Yabai slams Lowrey to the floor and that's really hurt Lowrey - he doesn't know where he is! Yabai throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Yabai!
Red Yabai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winters (ranked 3910 p4p, 4110 weight class) and Crucifix Hill (ranked 467 p4p, 486 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winters might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avatar - Colossus. Hill has chosen Highway to Hell - by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jerome Winters had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crucifix Hill!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winters lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Winters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill is looking to stand up but Winters isn't so interested in that idea.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to stand but Winters is controlling the position.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Hill wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winters scores with a nice strike.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Winters. Hill shrugs it off though.
We've been told by Winters's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters dives in and grabs Hill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes down on Winters's head and hops out.
A jab from Winters misses.
Hill lands a high kick!
Winters throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Winters is breathing heavily.
Winters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill drops Winters with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winters looks back up at him and smiles so Hill waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Winters is rocked!
 It looks like Jerome Winters has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill pushes Winters away with a front kick.
Oh Winters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill rushes Winters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Hill.
Hill drops Winters onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Winters is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Hill.
Hill creates a bit of distance and cracks Winters with a massive left hook! Winters crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Hill stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crucifix Hill!
Crucifix Hill 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cruz (ranked 2404 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Shane MacManus (ranked 304 p4p, 267 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Song of the Waking City - Jucifer. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
MacManus moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus misses with a takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
MacManus misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
MacManus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
MacManus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
MacManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacManus lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacManus trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus lands a couple of elbows.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus passes into half guard.
MacManus prevents Cruz from improving his position.
MacManus is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacManus to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane MacManus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Matt Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacManus throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacManus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz leaves MacManus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
MacManus throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
MacManus fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
MacManus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
MacManus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacManus landing a few strikes.
Cruz wants to control but MacManus postures up.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacManus looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus passes the guard and advances to mount!
MacManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
MacManus looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but MacManus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
MacManus punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacManus controlling his opponent.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and MacManus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shane MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands a jab to MacManus's midsection.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from MacManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacManus's head backwards.
MacManus looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
MacManus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacManus lands a nice forearm strike.
MacManus tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus just content to control the position.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacManus working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz regains half guard.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus content to stall in guard here.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fritz (ranked 2083 p4p, 3252 weight class) and Dudley Ballistics (ranked 218 p4p, 315 weight class). Ballistics has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudley Ballistics!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballistics misses with a looping right.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fritz throws a head kick but Ballistics moves out of range.
Fritz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ballistics counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballistics.
Ballistics lands with a light punch inside.
Fritz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballistics throws a right hand that misses
and Fritz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballistics looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fritz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballistics dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fritz. That did some damage!
Ballistics throws a low kick but Fritz avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Fritz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ballistics.
Ballistics throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballistics throws a sloppy head kick
and Ballistics takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Fritz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballistics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballistics plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ballistics tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz throws a head kick but Ballistics moves out of range.
Fritz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fritz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ballistics misses with an uppercut. Fritz saw that one coming.
A big right from Fritz misses.
Ballistics swinging wildly here.
Fritz misses with a left hand
and Ballistics cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ballistics scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fritz.
Fritz lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz avoids the head kick by Ballistics.
Ballistics throws a sloppy head kick and Fritz moves out of range easily.
Ballistics gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballistics is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fritz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics misses with a head kick.
Ballistics tries to clinch up
and Fritz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ballistics tries to clinch
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Ballistics lands but Fritz takes it in his stride.
Ballistics looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ballistics tries to clinch up.
Ballistics keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballistics tries to clinch but Fritz is having none of it.
Ballistics slips a jab from Fritz.
Ballistics misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballistics pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballistics instigates a clinch.
Fritz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fritz tries to work over Ballistics's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fritz blocking some punches.
Ballistics lands a hook that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Fritz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballistics.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballistics.
Ballistics throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fritzs head.
Ballistics blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fritz has a couple of punches blocked by Ballistics.
Ballistics working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fritz tries to break free but Ballistics pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballistics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fritz's brow.
Fritz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballistics can't find room to land a body shot as Fritz controls the action.
Fritz blocks a body shot from Ballistics.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ballistics as Fritz tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballistics uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ballistics scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballistics struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Fritz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballistics.
Fritz wants to stall.
Fritz misses with a punch to the body.
Ballistics has a couple of punches blocked by Fritz.
Fritz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fritz blocks a body shot from Ballistics.
Fritz misses with a body punch.
Fritz lands a body shot.
Ballistics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fritz avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dudley Ballistics will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ballistics scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fritz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Fritz.
A lazy left from Fritz finds it's target.
Ballistics ducks under a wild hook from Fritz.
Sloppy strikes from Fritz. Those never looked like landing.
Ballistics throws a head kick but Fritz moves out of range.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fritz moves out of range as Ballistics throws a body kick.
Ballistics lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fritz catches Ballistics with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ballistics tries to clinch
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ballistics has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ballistics there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ballistics throws a combination that misses
and Fritz counters with a low kick, right behind Ballistics 's knee.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ballistics.
Fritz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballistics missing with a left hand there. Fritz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Fritz misses its target.
Fritz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballistics.
Ballistics lands a head kick. Fritz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Ballistics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballistics throws the kick towards the body but Fritz avoids it.
Fritz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ballistics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ballistics takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ballistics misses with a head kick.
Fritz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fritz digs a good hook to Ballistics's body.
Ballistics wants to clinch up but Fritz keeps it at a distance.
Ballistics tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz lands with an overhand left.
Ballistics throws a sloppy head kick and Fritz moves out of range easily.
Ballistics tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballistics swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fritz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ballistics rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fritz lands with a cross.
 Ballistics is rocked!
Ballistics throws a front kick that sends Fritz stumbling back into the cage.
Ballistics is still on wobbly legs! Can Fritz finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Fritz.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses.
Ballistics swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fritz counters with a low kick, right behind Ballistics 's knee.
Ballistics seems to have recovered his senses.
Fritz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dudley Ballistics is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballistics moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Fritz. Those never looked like landing.
Ballistics lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matthew Fritz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballistics misses with a wild combination.
Ballistics clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz lands a left hand.
Fritz trying to control the position but instead, Ballistics has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fritz into the cage.
Fritz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballistics misses with a knee to the head.
Ballistics throws a punch but it's blocked by Fritz.
Ballistics being controlled against the cage.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Fritz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fritz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fritz misses with a punch to the body.
Ballistics struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Ballistics tries to land knees in the clinch but Fritz avoids the damage to the body.
Fritz misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ballistics in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballistics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fritz misses with a punch to the body.
Fritz misses with a punch to the body.
Fritz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fritz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballistics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fritz is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Fritz - that landed with a thud.
Ballistics is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Ballistics scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fritz breaks the clinch.
Ballistics checks the leg kick.
Ballistics throws a lazy uppercut
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fritz avoids the head kick by Ballistics.
Ballistics misses with an uppercut.
Fritz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ballistics throws a lazy head kick
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fritz lands with a straight right. Ballistics didn't see that one coming.
Fritz throws a hook but Ballistics avoids it easily.
Fritz swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Fritz 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!
Fritz motions for Ballistics to come forward. Fritz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Fritz.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.
Ballistics tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz throws a head kick but Ballistics moves out of range.
Ballistics looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fritz avoids the head kick by Ballistics.
Fritz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fritz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballistics keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Fritz misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Ballistics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballistics.
Ballistics takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz misses with a hook. Ballistics ducked under it nicely.
Fritz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballistics lands with a slapping head kick.
Fritz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballistics.
Ballistics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fritz throws a big counter combination but Ballistics scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fritz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballistics counters with a body kick.
A nice combination there by Ballistics.
Ballistics misses with a series of wild punches.
Fritz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ballistics takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballistics throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fritz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics throws a head kick but Fritz moves out of range.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ballistics throws a head kick but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz digs a good hook to Ballistics's body.
Fritz throws a leg kick which misses Ballistics's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballistics tries to avoid it.
Ballistics defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Ballistics tries a quick counter leg kick but Fritz is wise to it.
Ballistics fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fritz manages to avoid it.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ballistics tries to clinch but Fritz is having none of it.
Fritz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ballistics throws a series of punches but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Ballistics moves out of range easily.
Fritz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fritz cracks Ballistics with an open hand slap.
Ballistics's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ballistics duly obliges.
Fritz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballistics.
A nice leg kick from Fritz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fritz lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz looks to throw the jab but Ballistics is out of range.
Fritz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ballistics tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target.
Fritz drops Ballistics with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fritz follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Fritz!
A less than humble Matthew Fritz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dudley Ballistics spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I came to knock out or get knocked out. He isn't that great of a striker compared to some, but he got his lucky night. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Sasai (ranked 1935 p4p, 1767 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 283 p4p, 263 weight class). Sasai comes into the arena with I Love Trash blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junichi Sasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sasai catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sasai wants to clinch.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Sasai.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasai tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Sasai tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Sasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Sasai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sasai throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Escobar slips a jab from Sasai.
Sasai lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Sasai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sasai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar prevents Sasai from breaking the clinch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasai misses with some punches.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sasai backwards.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasai blocking some punches.
Escobar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Escobar manages to end up in side control.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sasai can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sasai wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar wants to take his opponent's back but Sasai doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sasai working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar has hold of Sasai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sasai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sasai blocks it well.
Sasai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sasai drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar has Sasai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sasai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sasai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar to keep the fight standing.
Sasai is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Sasai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sasai looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Sasai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Sasai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasai backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sasai moves into the clinch.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sasai prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Sasai is defending the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Sasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sasai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escobar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar prevents Sasai from getting the reversal.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
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 crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Escobar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sasai is surviving well by controlling Escobar's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasai throws out the jab.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Sasai slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Sasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar gets a clinch.
Sasai pulls Escobar into guard.
Escobar pushing down on Sasai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Escobar is pressing down on Sasai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sasai is holding on for now.
Sasai is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sasai is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Escobar 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.
Escobar prevents Sasai from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
Junichi Sasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Sasai is defending well.
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.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sasai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Sasai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sasai.
Escobar tries to control but Sasai wriggling away.
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sasai turns into him and now he's in Escobar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sasai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junichi Sasai.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Juanito Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 1360 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Douglas Cardozo (ranked 203 p4p, 171 weight class). Yusuf Mammadov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Douglas Cardozo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Cardozo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mammadov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cardozo throws a nice looking combination but Mammadov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammadov misses the target.
Mammadov slips a jab from Cardozo.
As Cardozo backs away, Mammadov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardozo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardozo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardozo.
Mammadov stuns Cardozo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mammadov lands a really nice looking cross but Cardozo seems unphased.
 It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo gets a takedown into half guard.
Mammadov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cardozo jumps into side control!
Mammadov gets back to half guard.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mammadov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mammadov is looking to control Cardozo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mammadov avoid being mounted?
Cardozo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mammadov is just riding it out for now. Cardozo eventually gives up the hold.
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mammadov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mammadov defends it well.
Mammadov actively working from the bottom here.
Cardozo tries to pass to full mount but Mammadov defends it.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mammadov wants to control but Cardozo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mammadov gets full guard.
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo is pushing down on Mammadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mammadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Mammadov is a slippery customer.
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mammadov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is defending well.
Cardozo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cardozo goes for an armbar but Mammadov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mammadov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cardozo postures up.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mammadov gets to his feet. Cardozo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mammadov works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardozo clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut. Mammadov saw that one coming.
Mammadov throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mammadov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardozo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Mammadov moved out of range nicely.
Mammadov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mammadov defending well as Cardozo loads up on a big left hand.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mammadov slips a straight right by Cardozo.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cardozo sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardozo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Mammadov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Cardozo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with a left hand
and Mammadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardozo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardozo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Cardozo in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mammadov is defending well.
Mammadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Cardozo avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammadov jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardozo passes Mammadov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mammadov kicks off Cardozo and gets to his feet.
Cardozo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Cardozo misses with a body shot
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardozo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardozo throws a series of punches but Mammadov moves out of range.
Cardozo throws an off balance right hand
and Mammadov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cardozo thinking.
Cardozo with a nice cross.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mammadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mammadov.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
Yusuf Mammadov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammadov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardozo counters with a series of strikes. Mammadov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cardozo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mammadovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses.
Cardozo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cardozo won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Cardozo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mammadov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mammadov is on top in guard.
Cardozo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cardozo scores with a jab.
Mammadov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardozo with the counter takedown but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Cardozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mammadov clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mammadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cardozo looking for a takedown.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammadov prevents it.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammadov prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut. Mammadov saw that one coming.
Mammadov defending well as Cardozo loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Cardozo keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Cardozo misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Cardozo in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo takes a shot to the head.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
Cardozo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mammadov after a bit of a struggle.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mammadov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardozo wants a takedown but no success here.
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Mammadov.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Mammadov.
Mammadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mammadov jumps guard.
Mammadov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mammadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardozo defends well.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo is pushing down on Mammadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mammadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back.
Mammadov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mammadov is on top in guard.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardozo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Yusuf Mammadov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Dykstra (ranked 949 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Zdeno Chara (ranked 134 p4p, 143 weight class). The key to victory for Walt Dykstra has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdeno Chara!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Dykstra's head coaches at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chara clinches with his opponent.
Dykstra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chara backwards.
Chara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dykstra blocks it with crossed arms.
Chara looking to throw knees to the head but Dykstra is blocking nicely.
Chara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chara closes the distance and clinches.
Dykstra managing to block the knees to the body from Chara.
Chara tries to circle away but Dykstra has him pinned against the cage.
Chara tries to land knees in the clinch but Dykstra avoids the damage to the body.
Dykstra misses with a body punch.
Chara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chara has had enough of the clinch but Dykstra keeps him there for the moment.
Chara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chara wants to clinch up but Dykstra keeps it at a distance.
Chara drives through with a takedown into Dykstra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chara throws a big right hand that misses.
Chara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dykstra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara is working Dykstra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dykstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chara distracts Dykstra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dykstra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chara throws a big elbow that misses.
Dykstra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dykstra has momentary wrist control but Chara slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra is pulling down on Chara's head. It's preventing any offense from Chara, at least for the moment.
Dykstra keeping moving, preventing Chara from controlling successfully.
Chara is looking to work some ground and pound but Dykstra has wrist control.
Dykstra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chara throwing strikes but missing.
Dykstra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dykstra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chara, into his guard.
Dykstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Chara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dykstra is one step ahead there.
Dykstra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chara wants to improve his position but instead Dykstra has moved into half guard.
Chara is refusing to be controlled, as Dykstra sits in half guard.
Chara wants to improve his position but Dykstra is controlling well.
Dykstra controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chara is looking to improve his position.
Chara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dykstra content to control rather than advance.
Chara manages to get to full guard.
Dykstra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dykstra slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdeno Chara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dykstra works Chara's body with a nice hook.
Chara misses with a takedown attempt
and Dykstra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Chara misses
and Dykstra counters with a stiff right hand.
Chara tries to close the distance and clinch but Dykstra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Chara.
Chara closes the distance and pushes Dykstra back into the cage.
Chara misses with an elbow over the top.
Chara misses with a punch to the body.
Dykstra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chara backwards.
Dykstra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dykstra blocks the elbow strike.
Chara with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dykstra lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dykstra.
Dykstra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chara is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dykstra.
Chara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dykstra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dykstra.
Chara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chara or not.
Dykstra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dykstra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chara is still on wobbly legs! Can Dykstra finish him?
Chara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dykstra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chara can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chara.
Chara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chara blocking some punches.
Dykstra misses with some punches.
Chara blocks an uppercut.
Chara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dykstra misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dykstra fails to land.
Dykstra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dykstra swings wildly with an uppercut but Chara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chara seems to have recovered his senses.
Dykstra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dykstra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walt Dykstra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
Chara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dykstra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dykstra creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chara with a big uppercut! Chara tries to clinch up but Dykstra pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chara to the mat! Chara covers up and Dykstra unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walt Dykstra!
Walt Dykstra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 248 p4p, 220 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 40 p4p, 35 weight class). Noah Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Abner. Beautiful body shot.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Anderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 230 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Francois Oosthuizen (ranked 32 p4p, 152 weight class). Francois Oosthuizen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Oosthuizen !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bleak with a nice cross.
Bleak throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen wants to counter the offense by Bleak and move into the clinch position.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oosthuizen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bleak throws a poor cross that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oosthuizen is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, Oosthuizen circles away and we're back to standing.
Oosthuizen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bleak looks to land a right hand but Oosthuizen moved out of range.
Bleak throws a leg kick but Oosthuizen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oosthuizen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen checks a low kick from Bleak.
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Oosthuizen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bleak misses with a body punch
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oosthuizen s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bleak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bleak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oosthuizen 's head backwards.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
Oosthuizen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oosthuizen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bleak shoots in and bounces Oosthuizen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oosthuizen wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Oosthuizen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Oosthuizen !
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!
Bleak has an active guard here but Oosthuizen has managed to pass into half guard.
Oosthuizen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Oosthuizen trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen uses his free foot to push down on Bleak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bleak.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak tries to hold on but Oosthuizen postures up.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oosthuizen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak wants to control but Oosthuizen is having none of it.
Bleak is desperately trying to improve his position but Oosthuizen has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak wants to hold on but Oosthuizen pushes him away.
Bleak tries to reverse the position but Oosthuizen maintains control.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Darsin Bleak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bleak cracks Oosthuizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak throws a chopping leg kick but Oosthuizen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oosthuizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bleak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oosthuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Bleak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oosthuizen is controlling Bleak's posture.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
Bleak passes Oosthuizen 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oosthuizen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Oosthuizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak throwing shots but Oosthuizen is blocking nicely.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but Oosthuizen defending well.
Bleak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oosthuizen !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throwing strikes here but Oosthuizen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bleak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oosthuizen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak thowing shots but they're missing.
Oosthuizen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak punching from mount but Oosthuizen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak thowing shots but they're missing.
Oosthuizen tries to hold on but Bleak postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throwing strikes here but Oosthuizen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Bleak.
Oosthuizen manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oosthuizen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oosthuizen has one foot on Bleak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bleak misses with a takedown
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oosthuizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Oosthuizen is quick to defend against it.
Oosthuizen 's coach down at Bear Jew's social club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oosthuizen 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bleak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oosthuizen under the eye.
Bleak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Bleak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range and Bleak settles back down.
Oosthuizen throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oosthuizen ! But no joy.
Bleak dives in and scores a takedown into Oosthuizen 's guard.
Bleak advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bleak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oosthuizen 's waist but Oosthuizen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleak off to one side.
Bleak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oosthuizen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bleak is defended easily by Oosthuizen .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard.
Bleak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oosthuizen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oosthuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak postures up in Oosthuizen 's guard and throws a big left but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak with the ground and pound but Oosthuizen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bleak trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Bleak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Oosthuizen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bleak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Oosthuizen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bleak wants to control but Oosthuizen is keeping him busy.
Bleak is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Oosthuizen is trying to escape and Bleak transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Oosthuizen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bleak! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak 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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