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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 1696 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 254 p4p, 337 weight class). Law has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blikstein looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Law is looking for a triangle but Blikstein pushes his legs off easily.
Blikstein trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blikstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blikstein has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blikstein is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Law.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein cracks Law with a big right hand but Law just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law regains half guard.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blikstein working over Law with some ground and pound. Law looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blikstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Law is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Law taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
Blikstein not doing much here.
Law moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blikstein works over Law with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Law's head.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blikstein landing with the ground and pound.
Blikstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law is looking for a triangle but Blikstein pushes his legs off easily.
Blikstein looking to pass the guard.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law working for a triangle but Blikstein defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blikstein stands up over Law, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet.
Blikstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blikstein has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Blikstein cracks Law with a solid left hand.
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blikstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blikstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blikstein works over Law with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Law's head.
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blikstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blikstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blikstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blikstein postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Law covers up, he's hurt! Blikstein keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Blikstein and the ref steps in to end the fight! Blikstein can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Dankula (ranked 1334 p4p, 2418 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 150 p4p, 249 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Skywalker Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankula misses with the combination.
Dankula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Dankula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skywalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dankula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankula.
Dankula throws a right and a left that Skywalker avoids nicely.
Dankula throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Dankula moves out of range.
Dankula misses with a double jab.
Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Dankula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankula manages to avoid it.
Dankula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skywalker has time to react.
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!
Dankula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skywalker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dankula pushes Skywalker off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dankula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skywalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Dankula just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
Nice straight punches there by Dankula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankula.
Skywalker feints and as Dankula raises his hands in defense, Skywalker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dankula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Dankula looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skywalker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skywalker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker trying to control but Dankula is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dankula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Dankula blocks nicely.
Skywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skywalker looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dankula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker throws a strike but Dankula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dankula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skywalker wants to hit a sweep here but Dankula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skywalker there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankula trying to control but Skywalker is having none of it.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skywalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dankula has a good base and remains in mount.
Skywalker keeps trying to improve his position.
Dankula sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Count Dankula dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown but Dankula shows good takedown defense.
Dankula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skywalker is defended easily by Dankula.
Count Dankula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Dankula moves out of range.
A combination from Dankula does no damage.
Dankula looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankula misses with a hook.
Dankula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skywalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dankula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dankula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Dankula seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dankula is looking to wear down Skywalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankula scores with a decent looking hook.
Skywalker dives in and scores a takedown into Dankula's guard.
Dankula pushes Skywalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dankula throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker jabs Dankula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Dankula scores with a punch to the head.
Skywalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Count Dankula is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dankula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker goes for a double leg but Dankula avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dankula continues to drive forward.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Dankula moves out of range.
It looks like Dankula has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankula moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Skywalker blocks the leg kick.
Dankula lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankula.
Skywalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skywalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dankula leaves Skywalker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skywalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dankula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skywalker can do to turn this around?
Skywalker throws an elbow but Dankula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Skywalker misses with the ground and pound.
Skywalker working the ground and pound but Dankula is defending the strikes.
Skywalker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dankula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Skywalker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dankula dodges the ground and pound from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Skywalker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Skywalker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skywalker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dankula defending against the ground and pound.
Dankula parries the strikes from Skywalker easily there. Skywalker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dankula to escape.
An elbow from Skywalker crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Skywalker crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Skywalker crashes against the mat.
Skywalker wants to control but Dankula is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Skywalker trying to control the position but Dankula is working away.
Skywalker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skywalker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Skywalker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skywalker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skywalker trying to control the position but Dankula is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Count Dankula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankula was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Dankula tried to score with a low kick but Skywalker checks it.
Skywalker gets a double leg takedown into Dankula's guard.
Skywalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Dankula blocks nicely.
Skywalker stands up over Dankula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dankula keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Dankula controlling Skywalker's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker postures up and lands a big shot to Dankula's brow.
Dankula keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dankula's head.
Skywalker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
Skywalker works over Dankula with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dankula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Dankula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Dankula from controlling successfully.
Dankula wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dankula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skywalker, not yet.
Dankula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dankula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skywalker is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dankula manages to get himself to full guard.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Dankula keeps moving.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dankula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker works over Dankula with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker working some strikes from top position.
Count Dankula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skywalker working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dankula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Dankula!
Our winner, Count Dankula, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Luke Skywalker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 1378 p4p, 1939 weight class) and Choctaw Bloode (ranked 183 p4p, 244 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Choctaw Bloode enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choctaw Bloode!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista takes a swing at Bloode's ribcage but misses.
Bautista throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Bloode misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Bloode lands but Bautista takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
Bloode on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bautista. Bautista obviously looking to wear him down.
Bautista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista scores with a nice head shot.
Bautista fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bautista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Bautista.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Bloode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bautista.
Bautista moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bautista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bloode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bautista throws a body punch but Bloode moves out of range.
Bautista backing away here, and Bloode unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bloode moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Bloode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloode loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
A big right from Bloode misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bautista misses the target.
Bloode connects with a single shot there.
Bautista lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bautista. That snapped Bloode's head back.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bautista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bloode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bautista feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bautista.
Bloode moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloode swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista throws a leg kick
and Bloode counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista checks a leg kick nicely.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Bautista tries to bum rush Bloode with a series of wild strikes but Bloode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Bautista.
Both fighters circling a little - Bloode finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloode checks a leg kick.
Bloode swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bautista throws a low kick but Bloode moves out of range easily.
Bloode now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bautista lands a head shot.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloode moves forwards but Bautista connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bautista swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bloode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bautista feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bloode catches Bautista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bautista is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bautista throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Bautista connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bloode throws a chopping leg kick but Bautista manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bautista moves out of range as Bloode throws a body kick.
Bloode just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautista defending well as Bloode loads up on a big left hand.
Bloode is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bautista rather than just go for the knockout.
Bautista throws a one two combo.
Bloode avoids the body shot from Bautista.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drax Bautista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bautista feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bautista throws a leg kick but Bloode sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloode tests Bautista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bautista misses with a combination
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Bautista cracks Bloode with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloode scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bloode throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloode jabs at Bautista's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bloode 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bautista lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloode doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Bautista, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bautista misses with a hook. Bloode ducked under it nicely.
Bloode's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bautista connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloode scrambles back to his feet.
Bloode tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloode moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
Bloode checks a leg kick.
Bloode throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Bautista throws a jab when Bloode was well out of range.
Bautista lands a left and a right that send Bloode crashing to the mat, dazed. Bautista thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Bloode is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode ducks into an uppercut from Bautista and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drax Bautista!
After the fight, Drax Bautista was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herve Cabrera (ranked 1246 p4p, 1499 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 137 p4p, 164 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herve Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Casey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a combination. Casey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Yellow Belt Casey has been cut.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Casey's legs.
Casey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Casey misses with a body shot
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Casey throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Cabrera catches Casey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Casey is rocked!
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Casey is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Casey moves out of range.
Casey seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabrera steps in with a hook that catches Casey right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cabrera follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Casey looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwin Tyson (ranked 1130 p4p, 4028 weight class) and Sergei MiG (ranked 155 p4p, 481 weight class). MiG has chosen Zombie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei MiG!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MiG shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses
and MiG counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MiG shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
MiG tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson tries to land a front kick but MiG steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
MiG tries to counter with a clinch but Tyson shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
MiG moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
MiG takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tyson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.
MiG looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but MiG persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashwin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei MiG.
MiG closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MiG moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
MiG blocks an uppercut.
MiG throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
MiG swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MiG trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson misses with some punches.
MiG misses with some punches.
MiG blocking some punches.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson has MiG up against the cage in a clinch.
MiG blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Sergei MiG has been cut.
Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MiG misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
MiG shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - MiG looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MiG gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MiG is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tyson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt MiG! Tyson continues to tee off on MiG, landing with a left and a right! Tyson connects with a right hand that leaves MiG sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tyson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ashwin Tyson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ashwin Tyson made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Sergei MiG had this to say: 'I'm sorry fans, congrats to Bubba. I worked really hard to bring home the win, but i'll be back stronger and better, and hopefully me and Bubba can run it back for 5 rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliya Topuria (ranked 459 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 67 p4p, 155 weight class). Topuria comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iliya Topuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Topuria - just one landing.
Topuria ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria checks a leg kick.
Topuria misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topuria. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Topuria throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Topuria avoids it easily.
Topuria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Topuria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topuria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Topuria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuznetsov for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Topuria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Topuria from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topuria fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Topuria counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Topuria counters with a straight right hand.
Topuria looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Topuria throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Topuria dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Topuria lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Topuria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Topuria slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
An attempted straight right counter from Topuria misses the target.
Topuria slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Topuria throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Topuria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topuria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Topuria looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topuria manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Topuria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topuria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet.
Topuria taking a breather here.
Kuznetsov tries to improve position but can't.
Topuria is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Topuria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuznetsov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Topuria has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Topuria is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuznetsov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Topuria asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iliya Topuria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topuria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Topuria lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Topuria moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Topuria counters with a one-two to the body.
Topuria throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Topuria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Topuria throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Topuria saw that one coming.
Topuria tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Topuria misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Topuria blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Topuria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Topuria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topuria blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stuns Topuria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Topuria misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Topuria misses.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Topuria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topuria defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Topuria throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topuria tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Topuria walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Topuria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Topuria looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Topuria loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Topuria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliya Topuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lunges at Topuria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Topuria's hand.
Topuria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Topuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Topuria lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Topuria is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Topuria.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topuria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Topuria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Topuria misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Topuria throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Topuria throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Topuria.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Topuria takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Topuria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Topuria avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Topuria misses the jab.
Topuria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Topuria drives through and clinches with Kuznetsov against the cage.
Topuria tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topuria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Topuria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Topuria moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Topuria.
Topuria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Topuria's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topuria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Topuria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topuria throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Topuria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Topuria walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topuria. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Topuria on that attempt.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Topuria is wise to it.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Topuria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topuria.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Topuria walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Topuria misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topuria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Topuria swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Topuria walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Topuria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Topuria knows he should have avoided that one.
Topuria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Topuria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Topuria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Topuria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliya Topuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Topuria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Topuria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Topuria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Topuria checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topuria throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Topuria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Topuria's head but Topuria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Topuria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Topuria throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Topuria moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Topuria. Topuria maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but Topuria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Topuria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuznetsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Topuria doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Topuria blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Topuria moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Topuria misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Topuria on the side of the head.
Topuria throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Topuria avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Topuria ducked under it nicely.
Topuria moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Topuria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Topuria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Topuria with a hook.
Topuria darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Topuria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Topuria.
Topuria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Topuria slips the punch.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Topuria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Topuria shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Topuria - just one landing.
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Topuria avoids them all with ease.
Topuria takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Topuria keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Topuria lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topuria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Aleks Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 663 p4p, 833 weight class) and Vinicius Verreira (ranked 94 p4p, 115 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
155
16 - 7 - 0 |
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27
160
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Verreira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verreira defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Verreira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Verreira throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Verreira lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verreira.
Furioto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Verreira gets underhooks to prevent Furioto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verreira lands a body shot.
Verreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Verreira misses with some punches.
Verreira presses Furioto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Verreira is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verreira down to the mat. Verreira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Verreira connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Verreira misses its intended target.
Verreira connects with a body shot.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Verreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verreira's waist but Verreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Verreira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verreira defending well though.
Furioto prevents Verreira from improving his position.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Verreira is defending well.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Verreira is defending well.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Verreira defends the submission attempt.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Verreira gets back to full guard.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Verreira 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.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verreira is keeping the position for now.
Verreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verreira trying to control the position.
Verreira 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Verreira trying to control the position.
Verreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto won't allow Verreira to get back to his feet.
Verreira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily.
Furioto wants to get back to full guard.
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily.
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Furioto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verreira is pressing down on Furioto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Furioto is holding on for now.
Verreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working.
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto is trying to get back to full guard.
Furioto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Verreira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Verreira uses his free foot to push down on Furioto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Furioto.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Furioto tries to clinch but Verreira is having none of it.
Verreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto tries to roll over but Verreira keeps him under control.
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily.
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Vinicius Verreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto gets back to full guard.
Verreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Furioto is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira pulls Furioto in close to prevent any damage.
Verreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Verreira controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verreira's guard.
Furioto throws a strike but Verreira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Verreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Verreira looking to control.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Verreira has wrist control.
Verreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Furioto is fighting to break Verreira's control of his arms but Verreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto passes Verreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Verreira manages to get to full guard.
Furioto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Verreira is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto throws a strike but Verreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furioto working for a triangle but Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Furioto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furioto trying to get back to full guard but Verreira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Verreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verreira as he avoids it easily.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verreira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Verreira thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verreira is looking to clinch.
Furioto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furioto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Furioto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Verreira to the mat! Verreira manages to get full guard.
Verreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Verreira has wrist control.
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Verreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Verreira is keen to just control but Furioto is a slippery customer.
Furioto looking for subs from the bottom but Verreira mounts him!
Verreira landing strikes from the mount.
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Verreira maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verreira controlling the position easily from mount.
Furioto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Verreira moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verreira wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Verreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Furioto prevents Verreira from improving position.
Furioto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Furioto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Verreira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The referee warns Furioto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vinicius Verreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Furioto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Furioto is trying to escape the mount.
Verreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Furioto working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verreira controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Verreira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Furioto is working to get back to half guard.
Furioto is working hard here to advance position.
Verreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Furioto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verreira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Shima (ranked 162 p4p, 330 weight class) and Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 30 p4p, 51 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by C. R. E. A. M. Thoth Chontamenti will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
267
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275
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thoth Chontamenti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Shima.
It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Chontamenti misses
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from Shima.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chontamenti has gone for a leg lock! Shima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chontamenti's guard.
Shima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chontamenti has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chontamenti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chontamenti wants to control but Shima is keeping busy.
Shima is pressing down on Chontamenti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chontamenti is holding on for now.
Shima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chontamenti is refusing to be controlled, as Shima sits in half guard.
Shima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shima is trying to control. Chontamenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is looking to control Shima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chontamenti avoid being mounted?
Well, if Shima is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chontamenti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chontamenti trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Chontamenti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chontamenti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shima on his heels. He'll look to pass Shima's guard now, I'm sure.
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
Chontamenti is stalling in the full guard.
Shima controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
Chontamenti lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chontamenti throws a body kick that misses
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Shima misses the body punch
enabling Chontamenti to counter with a crisp jab.
Chontamenti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No luck for Chontamenti with that takedown attempt.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Shima.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Chontamenti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti scores with a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima pulls Chontamenti in close to his closed guard and prevents Chontamenti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chontamenti pushing down on Shima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thoth Chontamenti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shima wants to sweep but Chontamenti has passed to side control!
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Shima is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima struggling a bit here.
Chontamenti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Chontamenti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shima is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Chontamenti advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima tries to lock up and control but Chontamenti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chontamenti wants to control the pace but Shima is squirming around nicely.
Shima gets back to half guard.
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Shima is looking to improve his position.
Shima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chontamenti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Chontamenti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chontamenti thumps Shima with a low kick.
Chontamenti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chontamenti manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Shima throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti sizes up Shima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Chontamenti finds it's way through Shima's defenses.
Chontamenti with a nice cross.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
Chontamenti scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shima moves away from the strike by Chontamenti.
A jab from Chontamenti does it's job there.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti connects with a single shot there.
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!
Shima takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Shima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Chontamenti lands a head kick. Shima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Chontamenti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shima's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully.
Chontamenti looking to control.
Shima trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chontamenti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shima has passed into side control.
Shima tries for a kimura but Chontamenti is defending well.
Chontamenti is not content to let Shima control the position.
Chontamenti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chontamenti moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chontamenti misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Chontamenti there.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Chontamenti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shima to score with a decent uppercut.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Chontamenti coming out on top.
Good shot there by Shima.
That has opened up Thoth Chontamenti's cut even more.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a takedown
and Shima counters with a nice right hand that sends Chontamenti toppling to the canvas! Chontamenti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shima finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima drops Chontamenti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chontamenti looks back up at him and smiles so Shima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chontamenti is rocked!
The cut above Thoth Chontamenti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chontamenti throws a sloppy body shot
and Shima counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima retains his heavyweight title!
Hero Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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#R1#
A low kick from Izanagi is predictable there
and O'Neill counters with a straight right hand.
Izanagi lands with a kick to the temple. O'Neill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O'Neill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izanagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O'Neill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O'Neill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O'Neill is looking to counter punch.
Izanagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Izanagi moves out of range of the body kick.
Izanagi closes the distance looking to clinch
and O'Neill counters with a good, hard body kick but Izanagi shrugs it off.
O'Neill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'Neill blocks a leg kick.
Izanagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Izanagi 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.
O'Neill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izanagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izanagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O'Neill takes one to the side of the head.
O'Neill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Izanagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Izanagi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Izanagi misses with a body kick.
O'Neill connects with a body shot.
Izanagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Izanagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izanagi throws out a leg kick but O'Neill moves out of range and Izanagi only half commits.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch but O'Neill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izanagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Izanagi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O'Neill with a body shot.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izanagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O'Neill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Izanagi.
Izanagi lands a leg kick that knocks O'Neill off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by O'Neill.
Izanagi misses with a body shot.
O'Neill quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
O'Neill scores with a punch to the head.
O'Neill moves out of range of the body kick.
Izanagi throws a poor cross that misses
and O'Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O'Neill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Izanagi throws a jab when O'Neill was well out of range.
Izanagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O'Neill throws out the jab. #T2#
Izanagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izanagi throws a head kick but O'Neill moves out of range.
Izanagi misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Izanagi looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neill is just out of range.
O'Neill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Izanagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izanagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Izanagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Neill.
A shot to the body from O'Neill misses
and Izanagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Neill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Izanagi.
Izanagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Izanagi misses its intended target.
Izanagi 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.
O'Neill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neill misses with a body kick.
Izanagi flicks out a counter leg kick but O'Neill steps away.
O'Neill thows a leg kick but Izanagi checks it
and Izanagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O'Neill thinking. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Izanagi.
O'Neill misses with a leg kick
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by O'Neill as he connects with a hook.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and O'Neill counters with a straight right hand.
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neill.
Izanagi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Izanagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and O'Neill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Izanagi misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for O'Neill.
O'Neill throws a body punch but Izanagi moves out of range.
O'Neill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O'Neill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izanagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a right hand
and O'Neill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O'Neill misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O'Neill thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Neill tries to land a leg kick but Izanagi saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Izanagi misses with a kick to the body.
O'Neill misses with a body shot.
O'Neill backing away here, and Izanagi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
O'Neill checks the leg kick nicely there.
O'Neill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Izanagi throws an off balance right hand
letting O'Neill counter with a right hand.
O'Neill tries to work over Izanagi's front leg with a kick but Izanagi checks it.
O'Neill scores with a leg kick.
Izanagi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O'Neill connects with a jab.
Izanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izanagi tries to land a front kick but O'Neill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izanagi jabs at O'Neill's body.
O'Neill lands with a nice body punch.
Izanagi connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neill moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
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 Dempsey O'Neill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
O'Neill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O'Neill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izanagi on the side of the head.
O'Neill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izanagi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Izanagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O'Neill throws a quick counter kick to the body but Izanagi avoids it.
A slow jab from Izanagi misses its intended target.
Izanagi blocks a leg kick.
Izanagi scores with a crisp jab that stopped O'Neill in his tracks.
Izanagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neill.
Izanagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'Neill throws a wild body kick that Izanagi sees coming a mile off.
Jab from O'Neill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neill needs to keep his hands up - Izanagi had a free shot at his head there.
Izanagi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Izanagi lands a leg kick that knocks O'Neill off balance momentarily.
O'Neill tries to land a front kick but Izanagi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izanagi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
O'Neill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izanagi throws a shot from downtown. O'Neill moves away and avoids it.
O'Neill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Izanagi is out of range.
Izanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O'Neill misses with a low kick as Izanagi jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Izanagi blocks the leg kick.
Izanagi throws out a counter right but O'Neill avoids it with no problem.
O'Neill throws a nice inside leg kick.
O'Neill throws a hook but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi throws a right hand that misses
and O'Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O'Neill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izanagi was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Neill.
Izanagi slips a jab from O'Neill.
Izanagi connects with a looping right hand.
O'Neill misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
O'Neill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
O'Neill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Izanagi throws a hook but O'Neill avoids it easily.
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!
Izanagi throws a hook but O'Neill blocks it.
Izanagi throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neill.
Izanagi misses with a hook. O'Neill ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Izanagi catches O'Neill right on the button with a cross.
Izanagi checks a leg kick.
Dempsey O'Neill is winning the standup battle so far.
Izanagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Neill.
O'Neill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O'Neill checks a leg kick.
Izanagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izanagi scores with a jab.
O'Neill misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Izanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izanagi takes a swing at O'Neill's ribcage but misses.
O'Neill takes one on the button.
Izanagi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O'Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Neill throws a quick inside leg kick.
O'Neill misses with a looping right.
Izanagi throws a solid leg kick but O'Neill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izanagi.
Izanagi checks a low kick from O'Neill.
Izanagi tried to score with a low kick but O'Neill checks it.
Izanagi throws the kick towards the body but O'Neill avoids it.
Izanagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O'Neill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izanagi misses with a right hand
and O'Neill counters with a nice kick to the body.
O'Neill throws a push kick but Izanagi slaps the foot to one side.
O'Neill misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Izanagi throws a body punch but O'Neill moves out of range.
Izanagi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Izanagi lands with a straight right. O'Neill didn't see that one coming.
O'Neill throws a body kick that misses.
Izanagi looks to throw the jab but O'Neill is out of range.
Izanagi misses with a head kick.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O'Neill - that will leave a mark!
O'Neill with a nice calf kick.
O'Neill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi 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.
Izanagi scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Izanagi takes the fight into the clinch.
O'Neill misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sora Izanagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Izanagi connects with a solid leg kick.
Izanagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Izanagi throws a lazy uppercut
and O'Neill finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Izanagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Izanagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Izanagi lands with a right to the head.
Izanagi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O'Neill wants to get back to striking at distance but Izanagi won't allow it.
#BC#
O'Neill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O'Neill can pounce on him.
O'Neill looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Izanagi is predictable there
and O'Neill counters with a straight right hand.
O'Neill checks the leg kick.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for O'Neill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Izanagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but O'Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Neill lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neill misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neill misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
O'Neill manages to break the clinch.
Izanagi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O'Neill lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick from O'Neill, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izanagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O'Neill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Izanagi checks a low kick from O'Neill.#T2#
An inside leg kick from O'Neill misses.
O'Neill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izanagi moves away.
A jab from O'Neill does it's job there.
O'Neill throws a nice inside leg kick.
O'Neill tries a low kick but Izanagi avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Izanagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O'Neill looks to land a right hand but Izanagi moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Izanagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Izanagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O'Neill throws out the jab.
Izanagi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O'Neill with a body shot.
Good work by Izanagi as he checks the leg kick.
O'Neill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O'Neill slips a jab from Izanagi.
Crunch! O'Neill slams his shin into Izanagi's torso.#T3#
O'Neill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Izanagi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O'Neills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O'Neill connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Izanagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O'Neill digs a right hand underneath Izanagi's ribcage. Izanagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Izanagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Neill lands a right hand.
A short right from Izanagi on the inside. #BC#
O'Neill breaks the clinch.
Donk. Izanagi catches O'Neill right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by O'Neill as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Izanagi lands.
Izanagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Izanagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Neill.
O'Neill cracks Izanagi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Izanagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Neill.#CL2#
Izanagi rushes O'Neill and presses him up against the cage.
O'Neill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O'Neills head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neill.
O'Neill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O'Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
Izanagi tries a body shot but O'Neill blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Izanagi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O'Neill.
A right hook to the body lands for O'Neill.
Izanagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'Neill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Izanagi or not.
O'Neill throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
O'Neill manages to break the clinch.
O'Neill throws a body kick that misses.
Izanagi misses with a wild body shot.
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 Dempsey O'Neill.
I think O'Neill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey O'Neill!
An out of breath Dempsey O'Neill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 220 p4p, 315 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 37 p4p, 51 weight class). Segura has chosen Mystic Rick - Press Conference as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Segura gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Segura.
Segura lands strikes from half guard.
Segura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Segura with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Segura throws a strike there. Jackson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Segura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Segura.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Segura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Segura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Segura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Segura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson defending well as Segura loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson tries to move into range but Segura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Segura on that attempt.
Segura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Segura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura connects with a couple of short punches.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Segura postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Segura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Segura wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Segura lands a couple of digs.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Segura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson 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.
Segura is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Segura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Segura connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Segura's belly button to the back.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Segura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.
Segura misses with a body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Segura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Segura with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but Segura shrugs it off.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Segura sees coming a mile off.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Segura's leg but Segura calmly moves out of range.
Segura dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Segura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Segura.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Segura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Segura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Segura avoided it.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Segura misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Segura.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Segura moves out of range of the body kick.
Segura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Segura throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Segura misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Segura throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson swings for the body but Segura moves out of range.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Segura lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Segura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Segura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segura wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Segura sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Segura digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Segura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Segura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Segura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Segura moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Segura moved out of range nicely.
Segura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Segura.
Segura slips a straight right by Jackson.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.
Segura moves away from the strike by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Segura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Segura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Segura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Segura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Segura ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Segura down.
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Segura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Segura.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson tests Segura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Segura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Segura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Segura showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson kicks off Segura and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Segura throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Segura doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson slips a straight right by Segura.
Segura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Segura with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Segura scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura misses the jab.
Segura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Segura checks it.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Segura misses its intended target.
Segura avoids a kick to the body.
Segura lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Segura's head but Segura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Segura to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Segura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
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 Demetrius Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
A relieved looking Demetrius Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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