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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakal Wasli (ranked 24914 p4p, 6125 weight class) and Landon Travis (ranked 659 p4p, 603 weight class). Travis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Fear. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakal Wasli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Landon Travis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Landon Travis has been cut.
Travis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Travis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wasli tries to avoid it but Travis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wasli to the ground. Wasli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wasli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wasli doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
A left and a right from Wasli both land. Nice combination.
 Travis is rocked!
Wasli steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Travis is out on his feet! Wasli sets himself and nearly takes Travis's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hakal Wasli!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Putte Ro (ranked 5920 p4p, 4650 weight class) and Alejandro Saavedra (ranked 263 p4p, 237 weight class). Saavedra has chosen La Vida Es Un Carnaval - Celia Cruz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Putte Ro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Saavedra!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro swings for the body but Saavedra moves out of range.
Saavedra tries to counter with a clinch but Ro shakes him off and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ro. That's going to slow Saavedra down.
Saavedra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saavedra moves away.
Ro connects with a looping right hand.
Ro throws a jab but it's blocked by Saavedra.
Ro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saavedra as he jumps to the side.
Ro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saavedra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saavedra wants to stand but Ro is controlling his arm.
Ro sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saavedra stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro is refusing to be controlled, as Saavedra sits in half guard.
Saavedra is looking to advance position but Ro won't allow it.
Saavedra wants to take a breather but Ro is having none of it.
Ro is looking to improve his position.
Ro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ro is looking for a sweep. Saavedra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saavedra is trying to control. Ro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saavedra pulls his head out easily.
Saavedra trying to mount his opponent but Ro defends it.
Saavedra is looking to take a break and control but Ro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ro trying to hold on to Saavedra's head to control him but Saavedra postures up.
Ro is pressing down on Saavedra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ro trying to control the position.
Saavedra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saavedra is looking to pass into half guard but Ro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ro is in guard.
Ro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ro wants to control from the top but Saavedra keeps moving.
Ro passes Saavedra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saavedra is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ro passes to side control.
Ro is looking to take a break and control but Saavedra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saavedra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Saavedra looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Saavedra is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ro lets go of the hold and Saavedra can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Putte Ro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 4699 p4p, 4370 weight class) and Tiitus Gabor (ranked 497 p4p, 477 weight class). Gabor has chosen Somebody Call My Momma - Tons of Funk as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiitus Gabor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woerner is looking to slow Gabor down with leg kicks.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Woerner.
Gabor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woerner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Woerner misses with an uppercut.
Gabor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woerner can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Woerner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gabor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Woerner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gabor.
Woerner cracks Gabor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabor 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 one minute gone in the round.
Woerner throws a leg kick but Gabor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabor misses with a leg kick
and Woerner counters with a good low kick that Gabor was not able to check.
Woerner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gabor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gabor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woerner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gabor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooh!!! Woerner has knocked Gabor down with a huge combo! Woerner steps away and waves a wobbly Gabor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gabor is rocked!
It looks like Tiitus Gabor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woerner lands a big right hand that sends Gabor crashing to the mat! Woerner stays standing though and waves Gabor back to his feet!
Gabor is still on wobbly legs! Can Woerner finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabor.
Tiitus Gabor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabor seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woerner cracks Gabor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gabor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Woerner finish him?
Gabor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woerner. Woerner obviously looking to wear him down.
Gabor scores with a body shot.
Gabor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woerner connects with a leg kick.
Woerner lands a left and a right that send Gabor crashing to the mat, dazed. Woerner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Woerner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gabor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gabor is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabor lands a leg kick that knocks Woerner off balance momentarily.
You can see that Gabor has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Woerner misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiitus Gabor'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Woerner tries to land a body kick
and Gabor counters with a straight right hand.
Woerner connects with a nice looking jab.
Woerner keeps Gabor at a distance using the push kick.
Gabor drops his hands momentarily. Woerner doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gabor staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gabor doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gigi Woerner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lydell Poag (ranked 3713 p4p, 5369 weight class) and Aqua Best (ranked 458 p4p, 549 weight class). Lydell Poag 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lydell Poag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aqua Best!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poag thuds a left hand into Best's body.
Poag shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Best trying to control from the bottom.
Poag lands strikes from half guard.
Best wants to control but Poag is keeping busy.
Best tries to kick Poag off but Poag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Best on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Best trying to control but Poag postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poag is controlling the pace.
Poag trying to pass the guard but Best defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poag performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poag's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Best has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poag is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poag lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Best on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Best tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Best is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poag stops Best from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best is trying to get back to full guard.
Poag looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poag content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poag lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poag throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Best to regain full guard.
Best escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Best looking to control.
Poag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Best swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poag pushing down on Best's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poag slips a nice elbow through Best's hands, connecting with Best's forehead.
Best taking some punishment here, with Poag in his half guard.
Poag trying to mount his opponent but Best defends it.
Poag controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Best has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Poag has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poag working the head and body with strikes.
Poag drops an elbow to the side of Best's head.
Poag is taking a breather. Best says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Poag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Poag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poag is nestled in close to Best, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poag looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lydell Poag dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Best to the mat! Best manages to get full guard.
Poag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Best looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poag scoring with some ground and pound.
Poag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lydell Poag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best trying to control the position.
Poag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Best on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Best bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poag's guard.
Poag wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Best is working Poag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poag is pulling down on Best's head. It's preventing any offense from Best, at least for the moment.
Poag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Best is one step ahead there.
Best tries to stand but Poag is controlling from the bottom.
Poag is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to pass the guard but Poag is keeping the position.
Poag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Best can do to turn this around?
Best trying to control but Poag is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Poag jabs Best to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lydell Poag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poag as he avoids it easily.
Best is looking to clinch.
Poag shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Best manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poag connects with a couple of short punches.
Poag's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Best escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Best is breathing heavily.
Poag sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poag sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Best's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poag is controlling the pace.
Poag seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Best for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lydell Poag dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Poag stuffs the takedown attempt from Best. Best gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Poag.
Best uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poag.
Poag shoots in and gets a takedown into Best's guard.
Best preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poag tries to free his leg and advance position but Best is retaining full guard.
Poag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Best trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poag is working Best over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poag controlling from the top position.
Poag won't allow Best to sweep him here.
Poag controlling from the top position.
Poag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Best swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Best tries to move into range but Poag moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Poag. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poag.
Poag lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Best falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lydell Poag!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cas (ranked 3287 p4p, 4113 weight class) and Manny Paiwia (ranked 361 p4p, 410 weight class). Rob Cas 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Cas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Paiwia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiwia misses with an uppercut
and Cas counters with a straight right hand.
Paiwia throws a hook but Cas blocks it.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paiwia misses with a left hand
and Cas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cas ducks under a wild hook from Paiwia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paiwia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia tries to bum rush Cas with a series of wild strikes but Cas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paiwia misses with a leg kick.
Cas cracks Paiwia with a good jab.
Cas throws a head kick but Paiwia moves out of range.
Paiwia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paiwia under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiwia with a hook.
Cas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cas lands a leg kick that knocks Paiwia off balance momentarily.
Paiwia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cas.
Cas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paiwia misses with an uppercut
and Paiwia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Paiwia misses.
Cas leaves Paiwia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paiwia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paiwia scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Cas.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Cas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cas lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cas checks a leg kick.
Cas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paiwia tries to clinch there but Cas circles away.
Paiwia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paiwia.
Paiwia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paiwia on the side of the head.
Cas throws a nice head kick!
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas just misses with a punch to the body.
Paiwia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Cas is working from the bottom.
Paiwia advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia is looking to work his way around to Cas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've been informed that Paiwia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paiwia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paiwia with good strikes from the mount here!
Paiwia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cas is trying to stand.
Cas is breathing heavily.
Paiwia has hold of Cas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paiwia trying to control but Cas is having none of it.
Paiwia working for a guillotine from mount but Cas is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paiwia throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cas counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cas - that will leave a mark!
Cas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paiwia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cas counters with a solid body kick.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Cas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paiwia takes a step back to recover.
Cas throws a head kick that Paiwia semi-blocks.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiwia misses with a left hand
and Cas counters with a left and a right that stings Paiwia.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paiwia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paiwia throws a solid leg kick but Cas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paiwia.
Cas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cas throws a body punch but Paiwia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiwia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Cas slams his shin into Paiwia's torso.
Cas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paiwia throws a right hand that misses
and Cas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paiwia throws a jab but it's blocked by Cas.
Cas looks to land a right hand but Paiwia moved out of range.
Cas misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paiwia throws an overhand right that lands on Cas's shoulder, as Cas tries to avoid the shot.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
Paiwia misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Cas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Paiwia fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
Cas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paiwia takes the fight into the clinch.
Paiwia has Cas pressed against the cage, preventing Cas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paiwia has Cas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paiwia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Paiwia.
Cas tries to break the clinch but Paiwia is controlling the position.
Paiwia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cas thuds his shin into the meat of Paiwia's side.
Paiwia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cas throws the kick towards the body but Paiwia avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cas. That snapped Paiwia's head back.
Paiwia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paiwia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.
That kick from Cas tenderised Paiwia's leg. Paiwia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cas slips a straight right by Paiwia.
Cas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cas slips a jab from Paiwia.
Cas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paiwia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paiwia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cas as he avoids it easily.
Cas lands a head kick!
Paiwia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cas slips a straight right by Paiwia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia moves out of range of the strikes.
Cas lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paiwia.
Paiwia throws a shot from downtown. Cas moves away and avoids it.
Paiwia looks to land a left hand but Cas moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cas.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Paiwia misses with an uppercut.
Cas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paiwia will feel that in the morning.
Paiwia clinches up against the cage.
Paiwia misses with some punches.
Paiwia is trying to drag Cas to the mat but Cas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Paiwia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paiwia can do to turn this around?
Paiwia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paiwia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia blocks a head kick by Cas.
Cas misses with a hook. Paiwia ducked under it nicely.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiwia throws a big shot that misses.
Cas looks to land a left hand but Paiwia moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paiwia! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiwia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cas's guard.
Cas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paiwia dives into side control.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Cas is working from the bottom.
Cas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manny Paiwia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cas is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia cracks Cas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cas?
Paiwia controlling from mount.
Cas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cas tries to get out of the position.
Paiwia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paiwia landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Paiwia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paiwia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cas looks a forlorn figure.
Cas is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paiwia with the ground and pound from mount.
Cas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paiwia lands a couple of good shots and Cas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paiwia struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cas for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cas covers up after that shot from Paiwia.
Paiwia is persistently looking for the submission but Cas is defending it well.
Manny Paiwia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cas 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Rob Cas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Smith (ranked 3332 p4p, 3477 weight class) and Alexander Morrison (ranked 366 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Morrison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Seth Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Smith wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrison sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Smith 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. Morrison tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Smith!
Seth Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Wong (ranked 2118 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Soren Hansen (ranked 258 p4p, 345 weight class). Hansen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If I had a heart. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soren Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong instigates a clinch.
Wong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hansen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wong to the mat. Wong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
Wong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hansen is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Wong's brow.
Hansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wong striking off his back but it's not causing Hansen any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
Hansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wong is trying to control the position but Hansen postures up.
Hansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hansen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hansen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dillo's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wong being controlled here, momentarily.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Wong has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Wong trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Hansen dominated that round.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wong swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wong avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Hansen gets a takedown into half guard.
Hansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hansen is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hansen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wong avoid being mounted?
Hansen controlling the action here.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hansen is nestled in close to Wong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hansen is keen to just control but Wong is a slippery customer.
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hansen pulls his head out easily.
Wong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen tries to pass to full mount but Wong defends it.
Hansen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hansen is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hansen scores with a takedown into Wong's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen works over Wong with some ground and pound from guard.
Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hansen won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hansen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansen cracks Wong with a solid left hand.
Hansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soren Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hansen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen stands up over Wong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Wong does no damage.
Hansen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen drops an elbow to the side of Wong's head.
Wong has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hansen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hansen!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is looking for a sweep.
Wong being controlled for a moment.
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is working Wong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hansen connects with a decent elbow.
Hansen working the ground and pound.
Wong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hansen lands a few punches from side control.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong taking a bit of punishment here - Hansen scoring with strikes.
 Wong is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands some shots froms side control.
Hansen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hansen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hansen wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Hansen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong taking a bit of punishment here - Hansen scoring with strikes.
Wong seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee asks Hansen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hansen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wong struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hansen looks up at the clock and then as Wong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hansen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Wong's face as Hansen controls the position.
Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wong to see if he's OK.
Wong being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen scores with punches from side control.
Wong is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
Wong is being controlled here.
Wong regains half guard.
Hansen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hansen wants to free his trapped foot but Wong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hansen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Soren Hansen!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Soren Hansen!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Soren Hansen!
Soren Hansen wins by unanimous decision!
Soren Hansen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takedown Mcgee Jr (ranked 2414 p4p, 1822 weight class) and Otto Scheckter (ranked 308 p4p, 230 weight class). Takedown Mcgee Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Scheckter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheckter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgee Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgee Jr rushes Scheckter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgee Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheckter is defending well for now.
Scheckter misses with an elbow strike.
Scheckter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheckter avoids the damage to the body.
Scheckter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scheckter avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr blocking some punches.
Scheckter's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scheckter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcgee Jr just leaning against Scheckter, taking a breather.
Mcgee Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scheckter controls the action.
Mcgee Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheckter is defending well for now.
Mcgee Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Mcgee Jr.
It looks like Otto Scheckter has been cut.
Scheckter misses with an elbow over the top.
Scheckter lands an elbow just above Mcgee Jr 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcgee Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scheckter can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgee Jr controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Scheckter misses with the head strike.
Scheckter avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Scheckter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scheckter trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mcgee Jr.
Scheckter throws an elbow but it misses.
Come on Mcgee Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scheckter lands with a left to the head.
Mcgee Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scheckter blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgee Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scheckter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scheckter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scheckter misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scheckter.
Scheckter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgee Jr.
Otto Scheckter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scheckter throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee Jr's shoulder, as Mcgee Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Scheckter lands with a good body shot.
Mcgee Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scheckter.
As Scheckter tries to get set, Mcgee Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Scheckter manages to avoid the attempt.
Scheckter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Scheckter misses its intended target.
Scheckter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgee Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgee Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheckter moves away.
Scheckter throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scheckter misses with an uppercut
and Mcgee Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scheckter misses with an uppercut. Mcgee Jr saw that one coming.
Mcgee Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scheckter fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Scheckter.
Mcgee Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckter fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgee Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Scheckter.
Scheckter throws a right hand that Mcgee Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgee Jr also avoids with ease.
Mcgee Jr gets a clinch.
Mcgee Jr avoiding damage.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the body.
Mcgee Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scheckter controls his hands.
I was talking to Mcgee Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheckter avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Scheckter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee Jr's elbow.
Scheckter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcgee Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scheckter up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckter can't break the clinch.
Mcgee Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scheckter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheckter throws an elbow but misses.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scheckter misses with an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Scheckter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scheckter misses with the head strike.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Scheckter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the body.
Scheckter lands a nice elbow.
Mcgee Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scheckter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scheckter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scheckter.
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 Takedown Mcgee Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto Scheckter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mcgee Jr takes one on the button.
Scheckter looks to land a right hand but Mcgee Jr moved out of range.
As Scheckter tries to get set, Mcgee Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Scheckter manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcgee Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scheckter throws the left hand but Mcgee Jr avoids the punch easily.
Scheckter throws a hook but Mcgee Jr blocks it.
Scheckter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scheckter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scheckter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee Jr manages to avoid it.
Scheckter swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Scheckter backing up. Scheckter nods at Mcgee Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Otto Scheckter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scheckter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgee Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scheckter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgee Jr counters with a left to the body.
Scheckter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Scheckter.
A quick step to the side and Mcgee Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgee Jr avoids the body shot from Scheckter.
Scheckter throws a series of punches but Mcgee Jr avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee Jr pushes Scheckter up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcgee Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scheckter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr with a knee to the head.
Scheckter pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcgee Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scheckter blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Scheckter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scheckter wants to break free but Mcgee Jr has control.
Mcgee Jr keeps control of Scheckter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takedown Mcgee Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scheckter is breathing heavily.
Scheckter lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scheckter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scheckter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scheckter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee Jr lands an elbow inside that Scheckter shrugs off.
Mcgee Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr slows down the pace here.
Scheckter working aggressively here.
Mcgee Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scheckter avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Scheckter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr has Scheckter pressed against the cage, preventing Scheckter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheckter avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgee Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Scheckter misses with a body punch.
Scheckter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scheckter prevents a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Scheckter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr stalls.
Scheckter lands an elbow just above Mcgee Jr 's eye.
Mcgee Jr is leaning against Scheckter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgee Jr tries to stall but Scheckter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scheckter blocks the elbow strike.
Scheckter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr avoids the elbow strike from Scheckter, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scheckter's elbow.
Mcgee Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheckter is defending well for now.
Mcgee Jr avoids the elbow strike from Scheckter, against the cage.
Good body shot from Scheckter.
Scheckter lands a left hand.
Mcgee Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Scheckter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee Jr's elbow.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
Scheckter avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Scheckter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcgee Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr lands an elbow inside.
Mcgee Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Scheckter won't want to take too many of those.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Scheckter is blocking nicely.
Mcgee Jr avoids the elbow strike from Scheckter, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgee Jr.
Scheckter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takedown Mcgee Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otto Scheckter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scheckter lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgee Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scheckter throws out the jab.
Mcgee Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scheckter.
Mcgee Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scheckter looks to land a right hand but Mcgee Jr moved out of range.
Mcgee Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scheckter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgee Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mcgee Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scheckter.
Mcgee Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scheckter scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee Jr slips under a jab.
Mcgee Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scheckter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgee Jr is looking to wear down Scheckter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scheckter misses with a straight left.
Mcgee Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mcgee Jr needs to keep his hands up - Scheckter had a free shot at his head there.
Scheckter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scheckter loads up on a big right hand but Mcgee Jr slips the punch.
Scheckter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a wild combination.
Scheckter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Scheckter tries a body shot but Mcgee Jr blocks it.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheckter avoids the damage to the body.
Scheckter lands an elbow just above Mcgee Jr 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr leaning against his opponent.
Scheckter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scheckter digs a right hand underneath Mcgee Jr's ribcage. Mcgee Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scheckter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scheckter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mcgee Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr dodges an elbow strike from Scheckter.
A nice left hand lands by Scheckter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scheckter lands a damaging elbow.
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scheckter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mcgee Jr.
Scheckter blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scheckter is working Mcgee Jr over against the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheckter avoids the damage to the body.
Scheckter blocks an elbow strike.
Scheckter blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheckter throws an elbow but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Scheckter blocks with his arms.
Scheckter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scheckter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgee Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scheckter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scheckter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcgee Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scheckter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgee Jr moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckter lands an elbow just above Mcgee Jr 's eye.
Mcgee Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Scheckter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scheckter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Scheckter controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scheckter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr wants to stall.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Scheckter as the two fighters clinch.
Scheckter managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee Jr.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scheckter as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr blocks an elbow strike from Scheckter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Scheckter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgee Jr 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Otto Scheckter wins by majority decision!
Otto Scheckter made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 1865 p4p, 2091 weight class) and Khamzat Chimaev (ranked 275 p4p, 294 weight class). Chimaev has chosen Katioucha as his entrance music. Khamzat Chimaev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khamzat Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev working over Ilmarinen with some ground and pound. Ilmarinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen keeping hold of Chimaev's head, controlling as best he can.
Chimaev wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
Chimaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ilmarinen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is looking to control Chimaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilmarinen avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Chimaev keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Chimaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen trying to control from the bottom.
Chimaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ilmarinen's head.
Ilmarinen is trying to maintain the position but Chimaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilmarinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ilmarinen tries to get out of the position.
Chimaev thows a huge punch but Ilmarinen dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Chimaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen looking to control.
Chimaev trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Chimaev is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chimaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Chimaev controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chimaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Chimaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is in close to Chimaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chimaev controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chimaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Chimaev moved out of range nicely.
Chimaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Chimaev's defenses.
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Chimaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Chimaev avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Chimaev.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaev circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chimaev counter with a right hand.
Chimaev moves in looking to clinch but Ilmarinen pushes him off.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Chimaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chimaev continues to drive forward.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chimaev's elbow.
Chimaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ilmarinen prevents it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen can't get the takedown.
Ilmarinen is struggling to control the position.
Ilmarinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chimaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chimaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ilmarinen smiles and moves away.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ilmarinen is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Ilmarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ilmarinen. No joy for Chimaev on that attempt.
Chimaev slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen gets a double leg takedown into Chimaev's guard.
Chimaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chimaev wants to sweep here but Ilmarinen controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen controlling from the top position.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Chimaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Chimaev!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chimaev throwing strikes but missing.
Chimaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chimaev is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ilmarinen shoots for a takedown but Chimaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ilmarinen.
Anton Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ilmarinen misses.
Chimaev shoots in but Ilmarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chimaev darts in looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen gets double underhooks and turns Chimaev into the cage.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Chimaev is quick to defend against it.
Anton Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Chimaev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen misses with an uppercut
and Chimaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Chimaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chimaev continues to drive forward.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Chimaev avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen stalling against the cage.
Chimaev is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen stops a takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Chimaev misses.
Ilmarinen fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen gets a clinch.
Ilmarinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chimaev up against the cage.
Ilmarinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chimaev up against the cage.
Chimaev breaks the clinch.
Chimaev tries to clinch up.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Chimaev is quick to defend against it.
Chimaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilmarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Ilmarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chimaev can do to turn this around?
Chimaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chimaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ilmarinen's waist but Ilmarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimaev off to one side.
Chimaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chimaev wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Chimaev moves out of range.
Chimaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ilmarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Chimaev slips a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Chimaev's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaev.
Nice uppercut lands for Chimaev. That snapped Ilmarinen's head back.
Chimaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Chimaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chimaev sprawls and moves away.
Chimaev defending well as Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimaev.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Chimaev ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Chimaev moves out of range.
Chimaev throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chimaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ilmarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Chimaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Chimaev moved out of range nicely.
Chimaev feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen loads up on a big right hand but Chimaev slips the punch.
Chimaev with the counter takedown but Ilmarinen avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen dives in and scores a takedown into Chimaev's guard.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaev is retaining full guard.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen has Chimaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Ilmarinen 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev preventing the sweep.
Chimaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmarinen has wrist control.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chimaev avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Chimaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chimaev's half guard.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Ilmarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen working Chimaev over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Chimaev is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Chimaev's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Chimaev is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Chimaev is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chimaev's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Ilmarinen misses
and Chimaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chimaev did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev gets full guard.
Chimaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen is working Chimaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chimaev has momentary wrist control but Ilmarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ilmarinen works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen with a nice head shot there.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ilmarinen passes Chimaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chimaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Chimaev's temple.
Chimaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Chimaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Chimaev is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Chimaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Chimaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Chimaev is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimaev avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ilmarinen drops an elbow to the side of Chimaev's head.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Chimaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chimaev is rocked!
Chimaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chimaev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ilmarinen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chimaev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ilmarinen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Anton Ilmarinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carson Justice (ranked 1608 p4p, 2156 weight class) and Diego Armando (ranked 216 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carson Justice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armando gets tackled into the cage by Justice. Justice maintains the clinch.
Armando wants to break free but Justice has control.
Justice drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armando has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Armando is posturing up here but Justice has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Armando tries to roll out but it's too tight and Armando has to tap! Slick submission there by Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carson Justice!
Carson Justice is the new lightweight champion!
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