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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 3921 p4p, 4301 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 427 p4p, 459 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagibatel's half guard.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lopez drops an elbow to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Lopez is trying to control. Nagibatel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nagibatel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lopez wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagibatel won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagibatel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nagibatel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Lopez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 2078 p4p, 3094 weight class) and Enoch Overstreet (ranked 290 p4p, 408 weight class). Ilya Kushnirov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enoch Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Kushnirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
Overstreet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kushnirov is looking for a sweep.
Kushnirov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Overstreet.
Kushnirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The strikes coming from Overstreet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Overstreet is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Overstreet in side control, throwing shots but Kushnirov defends.
Overstreet misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kushnirov keeping his opponent close.
Overstreet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Overstreet scores with punches from side control.
Overstreet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Overstreet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overstreet is chipping away with strikes.
Kushnirov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Overstreet crashes against the mat.
Kushnirov taking a bit of punishment here - Overstreet scoring with strikes.
Overstreet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Overstreet is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overstreet scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet working the strikes but Kushnirov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kushnirov is trying to stand up here but Overstreet is controlling him well.
Overstreet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Overstreet throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kushnirov because Overstreet loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Overstreet cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Overstreet tries to control but Kushnirov wriggling away.
Overstreet looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kushnirov can't escape the position.
Overstreet throwing strikes here but Kushnirov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kushnirov is looking to improve his position but Overstreet isn't that keen on the idea.
Kushnirov bucks up and throws Overstreet to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Overstreet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a takedown attempt - Kushnirov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overstreet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overstreet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overstreet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Overstreet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kushnirov ducks right into an uppercut from Overstreet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overstreet, as that shot connected.
Overstreet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Overstreet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Overstreet checks a leg kick.
Overstreet looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overstreet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overstreet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kushnirov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overstreet back to the cage. Kushnirov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
Overstreet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kushnirov defends well and Overstreet ends up having to push Kushnirov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overstreet connects with a right hand. Kushnirov shakes it off.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Kushnirov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov thumps Overstreet with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
Overstreet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Overstreet throws a solid leg kick but Kushnirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Overstreet.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Kushnirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overstreet stuns Kushnirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Overstreet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kushnirov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kushnirov pushes Overstreet off and gets back to his feet.
Overstreet tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
Overstreet lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Overstreet counters with a nice uppercut.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overstreet dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Overstreet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnirov swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kushnirov misses the target.
Overstreet is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kushnirov cracks Overstreet with a good jab.
Overstreet tries to bum rush Kushnirov with a series of wild strikes but Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Overstreet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overstreet moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a wild body kick that Kushnirov sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overstreet.
Overstreet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Overstreet walks into a jab.
Kushnirov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Overstreet will feel that in the morning.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Overstreet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Kushnirov blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Overstreet.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overstreet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overstreet.
Kushnirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overstreet.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Overstreet.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick.
Overstreet scores with a hook.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Overstreet clinches with his opponent.
Overstreet misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Overstreet with that takedown attempt.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Overstreet moved out of range nicely.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov motions for Overstreet to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov 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 Overstreet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Overstreet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Overstreet off the cage and back into range.
Overstreet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov tries to avoid it but Overstreet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kushnirov to the ground. Kushnirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Overstreet clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Overstreet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kushnirov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Overstreet's shoulder, as Overstreet tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overstreet lands a body shot.
Overstreet throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
Overstreet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Overstreet cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the head.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Overstreet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but Overstreet avoids it well.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Overstreet misses.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Overstreet looks to land a body kick but Kushnirov moved away.
Overstreet lands a head kick. Kushnirov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overstreet lands with an overhand left.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overstreet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overstreet.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overstreet lands with a cross.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Overstreet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Overstreet should have avoided that one.
Overstreet lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Kushnirov.
Overstreet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Kushnirov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Overstreet misses with a head kick.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Overstreet checks the leg kick.
Overstreet flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushnirov steps away.
Overstreet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Overstreet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet pulls guard.
Overstreet is trying to control the position but Kushnirov postures up.
Kushnirov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kushnirov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Overstreet ducked under it nicely.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kushnirov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov works Overstreet's body with a nice hook.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Overstreet throws a leg kick which misses Kushnirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kushnirov tries to avoid it.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Ilya Kushnirov.
I think Kushnirov 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 William Gold scores the fight for Enoch Overstreet!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Ilya Kushnirov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 1453 p4p, 2068 weight class) and Zalt Gaanja (ranked 216 p4p, 288 weight class). Gaanja has chosen Nathan Evans - Wellerman 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zalt Gaanja!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Gaanja.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Azul shoots in and bounces Gaanja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Azul trying to control but Gaanja is working from the bottom.
Gaanja seems keen to control Azul's posture.
Azul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul wants to control from the top but Gaanja keeps moving.
Gaanja 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.
Gaanja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaanja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaanja holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaanja trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Azul postures up and lands a big shot to Gaanja's brow.
Azul chips away with some ground and pound.
Azul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azul cracks Gaanja with a solid left hand.
Azul postures up and lands a big shot to Gaanja's brow.
Azul throws a strike but Gaanja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaanja won't allow Azul to sweep him here.
Azul 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaanja is fighting to break Azul's control of his arms but Azul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gaanja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaanja throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaanja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaanja is fighting to break Azul's control of his arms but Azul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gaanja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gaanja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaanja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaanja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaanja throwing strikes from guard but Azul blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaanja throwing strikes but missing.
Gaanja lands a couple of elbows.
Azul is trying to control the position but Gaanja postures up.
Gaanja postures up and lands a big shot to Azul's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaanja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Azul wants to sweep but no luck.
Azul is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaanja 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaanja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azul throws a leg kick
letting Gaanja counter with a right hand.
Azul misses with a left hand
and Gaanja counters with a stiff right hand.
Azul lands a slapping body shot.
Azul throws an off balance right hand
and Gaanja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaanja moves away.
Gaanja throws out a counter right but Azul avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaanja checks a low kick from Azul.
It seemed like Gaanja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaanja checks the leg kick.
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 Fiore Azul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gaanja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
Azul misses with a combination
and Gaanja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azul throws a hook to the side of Gaanja's head but Gaanja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azul throws a sloppy head kick
and Azul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azul closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaanja backwards.
Gaanja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaanja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Gaanja.
Gaanja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaanja manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Azul misses with a left hand
and Gaanja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azul misses with a left hand
and Gaanja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaanja lands a big right hand that sends Azul crashing to the mat! Gaanja stays standing though and waves Azul back to his feet!
 Azul is rocked!
Gaanja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaanja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaanja with a jab.
Oh Azul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaanja moves away.
Gaanja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azul seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaanja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Azul - just one landing.
Azul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaanja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Azul thumps Gaanja with a low kick.
Azul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaanja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azul jabs Gaanja right on the nose. Gaanja blinks but takes it well.
Zalt Gaanja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azul throws a low kick, looking for Gaanja's leg but Gaanja calmly moves out of range.
Azul misses with a leg kick
and Gaanja counters with a crisp right hand that drops Azul! Gaanja lets Azul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gaanja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaanja counters with a big right hand! Oh Azul is in trouble here! Gaanja follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zalt Gaanja!
Zalt Gaanja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 1051 p4p, 1124 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 153 p4p, 161 weight class). Morrison's entrance music is Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison backing away here, and Magomedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morrison misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
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!
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Magomedov with a jab.
Morrison moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Magomedov.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zabit Magomedov 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.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Magomedov.
I was talking to Morrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Morrison misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morrison is keeping busy.
Morrison tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Magomedov is leaning against Morrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morrison presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Morrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morrison as Magomedov tries to tie him up.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov trying to stall but Morrison improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Morrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Morrison throws a strike but Magomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Frank Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
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 Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Morrison needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Morrison off the cage and back into range.
Morrison cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Magomedov finds it's target.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison lands a jab.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Magomedov jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Morrison.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Morrison throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Morrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Morrison 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.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Frank Morrison!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison wins by split decision!
Frank Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 1889 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Kim Kitsuragi (ranked 269 p4p, 174 weight class). Kim Kitsuragi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Kitsuragi !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitsuragi , pushing him back against the cage.
Kitsuragi blocks an elbow strike from Dias.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias.
We've been hearing reports that Dias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
Kitsuragi lands with a right to the head.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Kitsuragi is trying to maintain a safe position but Dias gets an underhook and turns Kitsuragi into the cage.
Kitsuragi lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsuragi 's brow.
Dias pushes off an throws an elbow but Kitsuragi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kitsuragi is pushing Dias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dias tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a head punch that misses.
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kitsuragi is looking to control Dias's arms but Dias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kitsuragi has his back to the cage.
Dias being controlled against the cage.
Dias throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kitsuragi is trying to stall.
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitsuragi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Kitsuragi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses
and Dias counters with a crisp one two that drops Kitsuragi ! Dias thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kitsuragi to his feet! Kitsuragi is in big trouble!
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitsuragi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Dias.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitsuragi 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kitsuragi blocks the elbow strike.
Kitsuragi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dias is keeping busy.
Dias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi trying to stall but Dias improves his position.
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Dias.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kitsuragi slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsuragi 's brow.
Kitsuragi stalling in the clinch.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitsuragi .
Dias lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kitsuragi .
Dias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitsuragi momentarily.
That has opened up Kim Kitsuragi 's cut even more.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook.
Kitsuragi swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias connects with a right hand. Kitsuragi shakes it off.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitsuragi . Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Dias moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Kitsuragi connects with a single shot there.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias tries to bum rush Kitsuragi with a series of wild strikes but Kitsuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitsuragi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick that knocks Dias off balance momentarily.
Kitsuragi throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias shoots in but Kitsuragi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dias on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
Dias needs to keep his hands up - Kitsuragi had a free shot at his head there.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi throws out a powerful jab.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab. Dias acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dias avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Dias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dias takes one to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that Dias semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Dias's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dias was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Dias throws a hook but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Dias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitsuragi finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias's head.
Dias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Dias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dias is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias tries to clinch there but Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
Kitsuragi throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
Kitsuragi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitsuragi tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias moves into the clinch.
Dias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dias tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that half lands.
Dias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dias tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kitsuragi throws a wild body kick that Dias sees coming a mile off.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Dias is out of range.
Dias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut
and Dias scores with a counter punch that sends Kitsuragi to the canvas! Dias smells blood - he's punishing Kitsuragi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kitsuragi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I’d like to have a special shout out for my wife, thank you, baby, if you didn’t rim my ass before the fight I don’t think I would have been able to pull the W tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy King (ranked 1994 p4p, 2342 weight class) and Evan MacMillan (ranked 276 p4p, 314 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with a right hand. MacMillan shakes it off.
It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
MacMillan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
King has managed to clinch.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacMillan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MacMillan is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacMillan to get the leverage.
MacMillan trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King's coaches at Deep waters have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King is staying active underneath MacMillan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King tries to get to full guard but MacMillan has control of the leg.
MacMillan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacMillan.
MacMillan trying to work for an americana but King has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacMillan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacMillan, into his guard.
MacMillan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacMillan is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacMillan is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacMillan is proving hard to escape from.
MacMillan looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King is looking to stand up but MacMillan won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacMillan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. King 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 MacMillan.
King wants to stand but MacMillan is controlling his arm.
MacMillan is trying to improve his position.
King tries to stand but MacMillan is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacMillan is looking for a sweep.
King tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacMillan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacMillan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but MacMillan persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziggy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacMillan ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King cracks MacMillan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacMillan to stand back up!
King throws a lazy right hand but MacMillan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacMillan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King cracks MacMillan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends MacMillan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but King pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! MacMillan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy King!
Ziggy King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Smith (ranked 833 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Juki Allu (ranked 132 p4p, 209 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allu.
Allu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Allu is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Allu is having none of it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Allu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith prevents Allu from improving his position.
Smith looks to land a strike but Allu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Allu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allu is in guard.
Allu controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Allu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Allu has passed into side control.
Allu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Allu. Allu maintains the clinch.
Allu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allu lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allu.
Smith prevents a body shot from Allu.
Allu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allu misses with a body punch.
Allu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Allu misses with the head strike.
Allu misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juki Allu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BC Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allu throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Allu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Allu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Allu.
Allu connects with a body shot.
Allu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allu lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Allu as he checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Allu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allu lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Allu waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Smith stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Allu runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juki Allu!
After the big win, Juki Allu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 321 p4p, 855 weight class) and Crucifix Hill (ranked 9 p4p, 27 weight class). Hill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to Hell - by AC/DC. Crucifix Hill told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crucifix Hill!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virus cracks Hill with an open hand slap.
It looks like Crucifix Hill has been cut.
Virus lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily.
Virus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Virus's head.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virus or not.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hill prevents a body shot from Virus.
Hill is looking to control Virus's arms but Virus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Virus's ribcage. Virus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Virus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virus tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Virus as the two fighters clinch.
Virus blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Hill works on Virus's body with a couple of short punches.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Virus controls his hands.
Virus lands with a left to the head.
Virus lands a right hand.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Virus lands with a short shot to the head.
Virus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Virus.
A shot in the inside from Virus.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill pushes Virus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Virus.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Crucifix Hill's cut even more.
Virus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Virus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Virus gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus lands with a right to the head.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virus scores with a hook to the body.
Virus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virus gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Virus on the inside.
 Hill is rocked!
The cut above Crucifix Hill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virus dips a shoulder and cracks Hill with a mighty uppercut! Hill falls back against the cage and Virus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hill is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Virus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
Corona Virus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 854 p4p, 845 weight class) and Abdul Keji (ranked 22 p4p, 26 weight class). Masunwendinghamar comes into the arena with Weltschmerz blaring out of the sound system. Tau Masunwendinghamar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masunwendinghamar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
Masunwendinghamar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keji throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Masunwendinghamar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tau Masunwendinghamar has been cut.
Keji defending well as Masunwendinghamar loads up on a big left hand.
Keji avoids the body shot from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Keji ducked under it nicely.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Keji ducks under a wild hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keji is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keji misses the target.
Masunwendinghamar missing with a left hand there. Keji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keji looks to throw the jab but Masunwendinghamar is out of range.
Keji moves out of range of the strikes.
Masunwendinghamar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Keji lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Masunwendinghamar misses the target.
Keji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Masunwendinghamar misses with an uppercut.
Keji's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keji duly obliges.
Keji avoids the body shot from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Keji ducked under it nicely.
Keji slips under a jab.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a right hand
and Masunwendinghamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masunwendinghamar slips under a jab.
Masunwendinghamar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keji finds it's way round the side to connect with Masunwendinghamar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keji scores with a jab.
Keji staying out of range there.
Masunwendinghamar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masunwendinghamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a nice right hand.
Keji has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Keji does no damage.
Masunwendinghamar looks to throw the jab but Keji is out of range.
Keji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masunwendinghamar.
Keji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar throws an off balance right hand
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masunwendinghamar throws a hook to the side of Keji's head but Keji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masunwendinghamar ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Keji is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masunwendinghamar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Keji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masunwendinghamar on the side of the head.
Masunwendinghamar misses with an uppercut. Keji saw that one coming.
Keji misses with an uppercut. Masunwendinghamar saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar throws an off balance right hand
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masunwendinghamar misses with a double jab
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masunwendinghamar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Masunwendinghamar misses the target.
Masunwendinghamar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keji counters with a stiff right hand.
Masunwendinghamar is rocked!
Masunwendinghamar swings widly with a right hand
and Keji counters with a big left hand that crumples Masunwendinghamar! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 210 p4p, 363 weight class) and Ethan Hawk (ranked 33 p4p, 57 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hawk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kong uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to take a breather but Hawk manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kong.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Kong sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kong throws a strike but Hawk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard.
Kong stands and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hawk tries to bench press Kong off him but Kong keeps the position.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
Kong is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong is looking to advance position but Hawk won't allow it.
Kong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kong looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawk looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Kong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hong Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong advances to half guard.
Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kong is looking to stall here but Hawk recovers full guard.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Kong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Kong is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Kong.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Kong sits in half guard.
Kong is just content to waste time from the top position. Hawk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Kong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kong throwing shots but Hawk is blocking nicely.
Kong content to control rather than advance.
Kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Kong wants to advance to full mount but Hawk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong 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.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Hawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hawk controls the pace.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong is trying to control but Hawk passes into side control!
Kong trying his best to control but Hawk has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Kong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong misses with a kick to the body
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Kong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawk defends well and Kong ends up having to push Hawk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
Kong misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong with a poor takedown
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Hong Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a crisp one two that drops Kong! Hawk thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kong to his feet! Kong is in big trouble!
Kong is rocked!
Kong leaves his chin hanging out and Hawk seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kong crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Hawk!
A very excited looking Ethan Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Hong Kong had this to say: 'He's the champ for a reason. '.
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