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ENIGMA 115 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bremner (ranked 23738 p4p, 3475 weight class) and Joseph Franz (ranked 287 p4p, 194 weight class). Franz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145
1 - 1 - 0 |
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147
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ted Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Franz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franz takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Bremner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franz.
Bremner throwing a counter right hand but Franz manages to avoid it.
Franz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bremner defends well and Franz ends up having to push Bremner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bremner is looking to counter punch.
Franz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bremner but Bremner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ted Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Franz.
Franz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bremner to the ground. Franz is now in Bremner's guard.
Franz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bremner pulls Franz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner trying to keep a closed guard but Franz is proving a slippery customer.
Franz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bremner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bremner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franz.
Bremner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bremner throws a hook but Franz blocks it.
Franz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bremner clinches up with Franz and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Franz - that landed with a thud.
Franz blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franz wants the takedown. Bremner is fighting it off but Franz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bremner's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner wants to stand and escape but Franz is having none of it.
Franz preventing the sweep.
Franz controlling from the top position.
Bremner trying to keep a closed guard but Franz is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Franz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franz misses with a body shot
and Franz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bremner tries to clinch but Franz moves away
and Franz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Franz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franz preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franz stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franz's guard.
Franz is pulling down on Bremner's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Franz keeps moving.
Franz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Franz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Franz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Ted Bremner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Franz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bremner tries to sprawl out of it but Franz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bremner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bremner on his heels. He'll look to pass Bremner's guard now, I'm sure.
Franz stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Franz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bremner is trying to keep Franz in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franz content to stall in guard here.
Joseph Franz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner is looking to stand up but Franz isn't so interested in that idea.
Bremner being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franz ducks right into an uppercut from Bremner.
Bremner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bremner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bremner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bremner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ted Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Franz.
Franz has closed the distance and engaged Bremner in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bremner regains guard.
Franz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franz is working Bremner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Franz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Franz prevents Bremner from getting back to his feet.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Franz content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franz is looking to clinch but Bremner is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Bremner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bremner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franz under the eye.
Franz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bremner swivels and escapes.
Franz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franz showed some decent athleticism there.
Franz controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Franz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Franz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franz misses with a takedown
and Bremner counters with a stiff right hand.
Franz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bremner defends well and Franz ends up having to push Bremner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franz misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bremner.
Franz with a poor takedown
and Franz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ted Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Franz.
Bremner lands a glancing blow to the side of Franz's head.
Good exchange - Bremner coming out on top.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franz trying to control the action but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to regain half guard here but Franz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bremner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franz's guard! Nice work there by Bremner!
Franz is pulling down on Bremner's head. It's preventing any offense from Bremner, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Franz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franz is on top in guard.
Franz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bremner trying to keep a closed guard but Franz is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bremner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is trying to keep Franz in close.
Franz is stalling in the full guard.
Franz postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bremner scores with a hook.
Bremner tests Franz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Franz.
Franz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Franz avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner lands a left hand.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Franz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Bremner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franz is leaning against Bremner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bremner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Franz has Bremner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Franz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bremner tumbling to the mat - Franz dives into Bremner's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bremner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bremner 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ted Bremner!
Ted Bremner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Gomez (ranked 3028 p4p, 3764 weight class) and Dill Nickle (ranked 174 p4p, 209 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Bandolero. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dill Nickle!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 It looks like Robert Gomez has been cut.
Nickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickle circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle scores with a hook.
Gomez throws a leg kick
and Nickle counters by clinching up.
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 short left from Nickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickle.
Nickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Nickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez is trying to break free.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickle.
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Nickle swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Nickle checks it.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Jab by Gomez.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez misses with a body shot
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickle lands a body shot.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
Good exchange - Nickle coming out on top.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle 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.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomez sizes up Nickle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle lands a two punch combo.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomez slips a jab from Nickle.
Nickle throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
A left lands for Gomez.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickle circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Nickle both land. Nice combination.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Nice uppercut there from Gomez.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a quick counter head kick but Nickle was just out of range.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Nickle throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Gomez finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nickle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nickle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Nickle.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Nickle swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickle lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Gomez punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle lands with a nice body punch.
Nickle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomez on the side of the head.
Nickle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Nickle moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickle finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Gomez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Nickle throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Robert Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Nickle.
A jab from Nickle misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Nickle lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Nickle connects with a body shot.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez jabs at Nickle's body.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Nickle tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez slips a jab from Nickle.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickle drops his hands momentarily and Gomez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickle takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Nice straight punches there by Nickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickle.
Nickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez throws a head kick but Nickle moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Gomez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nickle throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez misses with a shot to the body
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Gomez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickle cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez stalks Nickle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickle's face. Nickle staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez digs a good hook to Nickle's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Gomez throws a low kick but Nickle moves out of range easily.
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nickle. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickle scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Nickle slips the punch.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Gomez slips under a jab from Nickle.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.
Nickle has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nickle misses with the combination.
Nickle avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle jabs at Gomez's body.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Gomez works over Nickle's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Nickle slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickle under the eye.
Nickle moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Gomez throws a wild body kick that Nickle sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickle.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robert Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickle scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Gomez.
Well Nickle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
An out of breath Dill Nickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micka Slice (ranked 3070 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 407 p4p, 393 weight class). Slice comes into the arena with Legend blaring out of the sound system. Kron Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micka Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Slice catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Slice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Micka Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
 Slice is rocked!
It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gracie engages and cracks Slice with a massive lead left hook - Slice tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gracie is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Kron Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Go back to Bellicose ya fool'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1756 p4p, 1511 weight class) and Jake Conway (ranked 243 p4p, 207 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Conway!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Conway avoids it easily.
Conway tries to clinch but Batirovenkekikala is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Batirovenkekikala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conway misses with a double jab.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a leg kick but Conway moves out of range and Batirovenkekikala only half commits.
Conway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conway throws out a powerful jab.
Conway is looking to clinch.
Conway throws a head kick but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Conway staying out of range there.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook. Conway ducked under it nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jake Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway looks to land a combination but Batirovenkekikala avoids it well.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Conway sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batirovenkekikala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a loose jab but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conway! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Conway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conway.
Conway moves in looking to clinch but Batirovenkekikala pushes him off.
Conway takes a swing at Batirovenkekikala's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Conway.
Conway misses with a shot to the body
and Conway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Conway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conway throws a big shot that misses.
Conway darts in trying to clinch
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway swings for the body but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala obviously looking to wear him down.
Conway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway throws a head kick that misses.
Batirovenkekikala tried to counter with a leg kick but Conway avoided it.
Conway throws a lazy right hand but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conway sizes up Batirovenkekikala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conway.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batirovenkekikala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conway forces Batirovenkekikala back against the cage and clinches.
Conway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Conway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice cross.
A jab from Conway misses.
Conway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Conway misses.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conway is looking for the big counter here.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conway.
Conway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Conway moves out of range.
Conway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Conway there.
Conway is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway lands with an uppercut that bounces Batirovenkekikala off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conway rushes Batirovenkekikala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala blocking some punches.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Conway moves into the clinch.
Conway lands an uppercut.
Conway blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Conway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Conway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conway rushes Batirovenkekikala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
A punch combination from Conway misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Conway avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
Conway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Conway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the head kick by Conway.
Conway tries to clinch up but Batirovenkekikala circles away and keeps his distance.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conway. That did some damage!
Batirovenkekikala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Batirovenkekikala tenderised Conway's leg. Conway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conway wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batirovenkekikala looks to throw the jab but Conway is out of range.
Conway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Good work by Batirovenkekikala as he checks the leg kick.
Conway misses with a combination
and Batirovenkekikala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Batirovenkekikala lands a jab to Conway's midsection.
Conway slips a straight right by Batirovenkekikala.
Conway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conway moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Conway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Batirovenkekikala's head.
Batirovenkekikala is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Conway's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Conway misses.
Conway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batirovenkekikala checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Batirovenkekikala.
Conway has Batirovenkekikala up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway is trying to break the clinch but Batirovenkekikala has him pressed against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala has Conway pressed against the cage, preventing Conway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batirovenkekikala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conway is trying to push Batirovenkekikala away but Batirovenkekikala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Batirovenkekikala.
That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala keeps control of Conway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conway loads up on a big right hand but Batirovenkekikala slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Batirovenkekikala. Beautiful body shot.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batirovenkekikala wants to slow Conway down by chopping away at his legs.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Conway clinches.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
Conway is looking to break free of the clinch but Batirovenkekikala has double underhooks.
Batirovenkekikala can't find room to land a body shot as Conway controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway wants to break free but Batirovenkekikala has control.
Conway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Batirovenkekikala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jake Conway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conway.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a looping right hand.
Conway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Conway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batirovenkekikala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conway moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Conway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conway throws a good cross that connects.
Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Conway is just out of range.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Conway takes a swing at Batirovenkekikala's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Conway's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Conway throws an off balance right hand
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Batirovenkekikala.
Conway scores with a jab.
Conway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Conway throws a right and a left that Batirovenkekikala avoids nicely.
Conway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batirovenkekikala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jake Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway throws a nice looking combination but Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batirovenkekikala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batirovenkekikala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conway is looking to clinch but Batirovenkekikala is avoiding it.
Conway wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Nice defenses there by Conway.
Batirovenkekikala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conway can pounce on him.
Conway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Conway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batirovenkekikala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Conway throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway scores with a nice head shot.
Batirovenkekikala stuns Conway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conway digs a good body shot into Batirovenkekikala's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Conway.
Batirovenkekikala backing away here, and Conway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Conway cracks Batirovenkekikala with an open hand slap.
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!
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batirovenkekikala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batirovenkekikala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conway throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Conway with a right hand to the side of the head.
The cut above Jake Conway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conway throws a sloppy body shot
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a straight right hand.
Jake Conway's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Conway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
Our winner, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cotilla (ranked 1928 p4p, 1468 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 250 p4p, 197 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Cotilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotilla. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotilla throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
Cotilla misses with a body shot.
Cotilla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Cotilla misses.
Danger throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotilla scores with the left hand. Danger knows he should have avoided that one.
Danger throws a lazy right hand but Cotilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotilla misses with a leg kick
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
Danger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cotilla in his tracks.
Danger throws a hook but Cotilla avoids it easily.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotilla thuds his right hand into Danger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cotilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Danger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
Danger throws a big shot that misses.
Cotilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotilla feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotilla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danger ducks right into an uppercut from Cotilla.
Cotilla lands a jab.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danger checks a low kick from Cotilla.
Danger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotilla counters with a shoot takedown. Danger fights it but they end up in guard.
Cotilla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danger looking for a guillotine here but Cotilla defends easily.
Danger has his foot on Cotilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cotilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Cotilla content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cotilla is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Danger.
Danger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cotilla off and has taken his back!
Danger is persistently looking for the submission but Cotilla is defending it well.
Danger looking to hold on to the position here but Cotilla rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger trying to control but Cotilla is working from the bottom.
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 Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla'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.
Cotilla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danger throws a leg kick
and Cotilla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cotilla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Danger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger gets back to full guard.
Danger working for a triangle but Cotilla defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger working a defensive guard here.
Danger working for a triangle but Cotilla defends it easily.
Cotilla trying to control but Danger is working from the bottom.
Danger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cotilla defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danger has his foot on Cotilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cotilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Cotilla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Danger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danger looking for a guillotine here but Cotilla defends easily.
Danger can't keep his opponent in guard - Cotilla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Danger looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Cotilla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Danger looking for submissions off his back.
Danger is trying is best to control the position here.
Cotilla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danger misses with a straight right.
Cotilla feinted with a counter takedown.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger throws a body kick that misses
and Cotilla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Danger won't be happy with that.
Danger is looking to reverse the position.
Cotilla working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danger looks to throw a body kick
and Cotilla counters with a takedown into side control.
Danger is trying to improve his position.
Danger is not content to let Cotilla control the position.
Cotilla is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Danger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotilla is looking to take a break and control but Danger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danger keeps working.
Cotilla takes a little break here. Danger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Danger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danger struggling a bit here.
Cotilla staying calm.
Danger tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Danger is trying to control Cotilla's posture but Cotilla avoids it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cotilla tries to move into range but Danger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danger throws a leg kick
and Cotilla counters with a shoot takedown. Danger fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotilla 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alexander Cotilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danger being controlled here, momentarily.
Cotilla continues to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danny Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Cotilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cotilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cotilla throws a leg kick but Danger moved away.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Cotilla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cotilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cotilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danger can do to turn this around?
Danger misses with a hook
and Cotilla counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cotilla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cotilla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
Our winner, Alexander Cotilla, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xandao Couceiro (ranked 4071 p4p, 4913 weight class) and James Fury (ranked 478 p4p, 544 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Couceiro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to my Nightmare- Alice Cooper. Fury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Astronaut in the ocean kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xandao Couceiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Fury!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couceiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couceiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Couceiro working Fury over with strikes.
Couceiro controlling the action here.
Couceiro wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Couceiro not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couceiro uses his free foot to push down on Fury's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fury.
Couceiro lands a nice shot to the head.
Couceiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fury manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Couceiro working the ground and pound from side control.
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro'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.
Couceiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fury, who protects the arm well.
Couceiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Couceiro but great work by Fury.
Couceiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury working away.
Couceiro manages to get back to half guard.
Couceiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Couceiro is defending well.
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Couceiro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four 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.
Fury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couceiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.
Fury is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Couceiro is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury is trying to control the action in half guard but Couceiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couceiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro working some strikes from top position.
Couceiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couceiro trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Couceiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Couceiro seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couceiro not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fury!
Couceiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fury is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fury and Couceiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couceiro lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Couceiro working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is letting Couceiro control him for a moment.
Couceiro advances to mount.
Couceiro goes for an armbar but Fury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fury.
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couceiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fury avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Couceiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fury is trying to defend but Couceiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Couceiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couceiro is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couceiro to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couceiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Fury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Couceiro has control of Fury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Couceiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fury has worked his arm free - good work by Fury!
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Couceiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couceiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Couceiro but great work by Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couceiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Couceiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fury wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fury advances nicely into full mount.
Couceiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Couceiro tries to hold on but Fury postures up.
Fury with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fury fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xandao Couceiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couceiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xandao Couceiro!
After the big win, Xandao Couceiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Human Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fábio Araújo (ranked 2577 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Bean Bryant (ranked 331 p4p, 246 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fábio Araújo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araújo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Araújo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Araújo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Bean Bryant 's cut even more.
Bryant 's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Araújo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
Araújo won't allow Bryant to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant stalling.
Araújo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Araújo won't allow it.
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Araújo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
Bryant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Araújo is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bryant misses with a head shot.
Bryant goes for an armbar but Araújo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Araújo.
Araújo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Araújo is proving a slippery customer.
Araújo stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant .
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant is trying to keep Araújo in close.
Araújo preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant pulls Araújo in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant trying to control the position.
Araújo won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Bryant looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araújo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant .
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araújo.
A little feinted left hand from Araújo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Araújo counters with a good low kick that Bryant was not able to check.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bean Bryant .
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
and Araújo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Araújo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Araújo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Bean Bryant 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Araújo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Araújo to counter with a crisp jab.
Araújo is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
Fábio Araújo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Araújo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araújo lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Araújo takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bryant is rocked!
Bean Bryant 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Araújo lands a body shot.
Araújo thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Araújo counters with a nice right hand that sends Bryant toppling to the canvas! Bryant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Araújo finish him?!
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bean Bryant 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 819 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Iago Farfan (ranked 124 p4p, 154 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Mala Dama - Kabat blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfan! But no joy.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Farfan catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farfan.
Farfan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Farfan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farfan misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farfan thinking.
Farfan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farfan misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Farfan's shoulder, as Farfan tries to avoid the shot.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Farfan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farfan wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farfan moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Farfan lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farfan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfan slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farfan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Farfan lands a right hand.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfan tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Farfan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Farfan blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Farfan is trying to stall.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Farfan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Farfan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Farfan back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farfan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Farfan prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Farfan avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farfan throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farfans head.
Farfan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farfan looks winded!
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
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 Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Farfan misses.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farfan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Farfan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Farfan avoids it easily.
Farfan staying out of range there.
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Farfan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Farfan was not able to check.
Farfan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Farfan.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Farfan moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Farfan's leg. Farfan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farfan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Farfan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Farfan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Farfan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farfan.
As Farfan backs away, Emelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelianenko. Emelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfan moves away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Farfan backs away, Emelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan throws out a powerful jab.
Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
Farfan tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Farfan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Farfan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfan throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farfan counters with a nice body shot.
Farfan lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Farfan counter with a right hand.
Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Farfan blocks it.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
Farfan misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farfan throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farfan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Farfan looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Farfan.
Farfan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farfan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Farfan is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Farfan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Farfan moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Farfan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Farfan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Farfan slips to the side
and Farfan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Farfan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Farfan.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Farfan was well out of range.
Farfan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Farfan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Farfan tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Farfan misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws out a leg kick but Farfan moves out of range and Emelianenko only half commits.
Farfan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Farfan misses
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Farfan moves away
and Farfan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Farfan tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Farfan lands the left hand.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Farfan has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Farfan.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Emelianenko tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Farfan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
Farfan pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko gets through Farfan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Farfan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farfan finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farfan manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farfan.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Farfan moves away and avoids it.
Farfan throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Farfan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
A victorious Roman Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adilson Rodrigues (ranked 1780 p4p, 1737 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 240 p4p, 234 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adilson Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues takes one on the button.
It looks like Adilson Rodrigues has been cut.
Jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
and Rodrigues counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodrigues thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick.
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues throws a one two combo.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnarsson's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Rodrigues catches Gunnarsson right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson connects with a high kick.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Gunnarsson checks it
and Gunnarsson counters with a huge left! Rodrigues is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gunnarsson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rodrigues from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gunnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adilson Rodrigues spoke after the fight, saying 'Eu só me fodo...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasha Abashidze (ranked 339 p4p, 594 weight class) and Frank Kurschmann (ranked 55 p4p, 93 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasha Abashidze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Kurschmann!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurschmann as he avoids it easily.
Kurschmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abashidze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abashidze with a poor takedown
enabling Kurschmann to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abashidze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurschmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
Kurschmann throws the left hand but Abashidze avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze misses the body punch
and Kurschmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurschmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Abashidze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abashidze.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurschmann pulls Abashidze in to control the position.
Kurschmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurschmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurschmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze won't allow Kurschmann to sweep him here.
Kurschmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurschmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurschmann looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurschmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurschmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abashidze.
Abashidze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurschmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abashidze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abashidze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurschmann momentarily.
Kurschmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Kurschmann misses.
Jab by Kurschmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kurschmann. Beautiful body shot.
Abashidze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurschmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurschmann misses with an uppercut. Abashidze saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kurschmann misses its intended target.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurschmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurschmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abashidze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurschmann throws out a loose jab but Abashidze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abashidze slips under a jab from Kurschmann.
Abashidze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze scores with the left hand. Kurschmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurschmann digs a good body shot into Abashidze's ribs.
Abashidze misses the jab.
Kurschmann throws out a counter right but Abashidze avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Abashidze.
A little jabbing left from Kurschmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurschmann ducks under a wild hook from Abashidze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Abashidze. Beautiful body shot.
Kurschmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurschmann leaves Abashidze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abashidze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abashidze clobbers Kurschmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abashidze moves out of range as Kurschmann strikes.
Kurschmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Abashidze.
Kurschmann lands with a nice body punch.
Abashidze ducks under a wild hook from Kurschmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann lands with a right hand.
Kurschmann takes a swing at Abashidze's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Kurschmann.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurschmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abashidze with a hook.
Kurschmann throws a hook but Abashidze blocks it.
Kurschmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abashidze on the side of the head.
Abashidze throws an off balance right hand
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurschmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurschmann 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.
Kurschmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Abashidze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurschmann misses with a hook. Abashidze ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Abashidze. That snapped Kurschmann's head back.
Abashidze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurschmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Frank Kurschmann's cut even more.
Kurschmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abashidze's head.
Frank Kurschmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abashidze is defended easily by Kurschmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze throws a shot from downtown. Kurschmann moves away and avoids it.
Abashidze dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurschmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurschmann misses with the head strike.
Kurschmann throws a head punch that misses.
Kurschmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abashidze swings for the body but Kurschmann moves out of range.
Abashidze lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Abashidze as he checks the leg kick.
Kurschmann stuffs the takedown.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurschmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurschmann counters with a nice right hand that sends Abashidze toppling to the canvas! Abashidze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kurschmann finish him?!
Abashidze is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abashidze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Abashidze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurschmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abashidze feinted with a counter takedown.
Abashidze seems to have got his legs back now.
Abashidze staying out of range there.
Abashidze fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurschmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kurschmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abashidze just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurschmann walks into a stiff left hand from Abashidze.
Abashidze punishes Kurschmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Abashidze lands with a nice body punch.
Abashidze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurschmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abashidze just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kurschmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurschmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abashidze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurschmann dodges the punch combination from Abashidze.
Kurschmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abashidze lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kurschmann.
Abashidze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kurschmann sprawls and moves away.
Abashidze blocks a jab.
Abashidze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Abashidze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Abashidze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurschmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abashidze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abashidze dives in and grabs Kurschmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurschmann pushes down on Abashidze's head and hops out.
Abashidze misses with an uppercut. Kurschmann saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kurschmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurschmann misses with a wild body shot.
Abashidze with a nice cross.
Abashidze misses with a wild body shot.
Kurschmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurschmann throws a shot from downtown. Abashidze moves away and avoids it.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Abashidze shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurschmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abashidze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze scores with a jab to the body.
Kurschmann throws a looping overhand right but Abashidze ducks down to avoid it.
Kurschmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abashidze momentarily.
It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.
Abashidze throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Abashidze shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Kurschmann. Beautiful body shot.
Abashidze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abashidze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurschmann looks to throw the jab but Abashidze is out of range.
Frank Kurschmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurschmann scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abashidze. Kurschmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kurschmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Kurschmann.
Kurschmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abashidze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Kurschmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurschmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurschmann throws a monster overhand right that drops Abashidze! Kurschmann follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann!
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