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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Morales (ranked 3799 p4p, 3910 weight class) and Kurosaki Hisoka (ranked 489 p4p, 500 weight class). Morales comes to the cage accompanied by Window (Where The Sea Falls Forever) - Jucifer. Kurosaki Hisoka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurosaki Hisoka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisoka moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Morales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hisoka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Hisoka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hisoka is thwarting Morales's attempts to control the position.
Morales is staying active underneath Hisoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Golden Harvest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hisoka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Morales still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Morales has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hisoka tries to buck Morales off but Morales is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales scoring with punches from side control.
Hisoka is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hisoka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morales just content to control the position.
Hisoka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hisoka prevents Morales from improving position.
Hisoka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hisoka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morales off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Morales has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hisoka has the hooks in. Morales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hisoka tries to control but Morales wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hisoka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisoka with good strikes from the mount here!
Hisoka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hisoka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morales has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morales!
Hisoka wants to get back to his feet but Morales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka working for a triangle but Morales defends it easily.
Hisoka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hisoka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hisoka looking to control.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hisoka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hisoka moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Hisoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Hisoka manages to avoid it.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hisoka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Floyd Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurosaki Hisoka.
Hisoka lunges at Morales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morales's hand.
Hisoka tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Hisoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hisoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a takedown. Morales tries to sprawl out of it but Hisoka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales throws a hook but Hisoka blocks it.
Hisoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Hisoka persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurosaki Hisoka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Hisoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Hisoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Hisoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hisoka goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Hisoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Hisoka persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Floyd Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurosaki Hisoka.
Hisoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hisoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hisoka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morales avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hisoka is predictable there
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hisoka won't be happy with that.
Morales scoring with punches and elbows.
Kurosaki Hisoka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands an elbow.
 Hisoka is rocked!
Morales moves into full mount!
Hisoka is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales controlling his opponent.
Hisoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Morales lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morales avoids the attempt from Hisoka to control.
Morales trying to control but Hisoka is having none of it.
Hisoka is trying to escape the mount.
Morales lands a big elbow.
Morales drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hisoka! More shots from Morales and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
A very excited looking Floyd Morales made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubba GU (ranked 3070 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 351 p4p, 422 weight class). Legs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Walk - Pantera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gubba GU had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gubba GU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs slips under a jab.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from GU.
Legs lands an overhand right.
Legs sizes up GU with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Legs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legs.
Legs throws a combination that misses
and GU counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Legs just misses with a punch to the body.
GU steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and GU connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs lands with a cross.
Legs tries to move into range but GU moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
GU fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legs manages to avoid it.
Legs throws a body punch but GU moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Legs.
GU is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as GU throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legs! But no joy.
Legs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legs slips under a jab from GU.
GU lands a body shot.
Legs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs misses with the combination.
GU throwing a counter right hand but Legs manages to avoid it.
Legs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from GU.
Legs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
GU cracks Legs with a right hand to the side of the head.
GU uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legs.
A little feinted left hand from GU on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
GU looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GU closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
GU misses with a straight right.
Legs connects with a single shot there.
Legs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling GU to counter with a crisp jab.
Legs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by GU.
GU misses with a wild body shot.
Legs throws an off balance right hand
enabling GU to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
GU connects with a body shot that sends Legs's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Legs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legs misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs misses with an uppercut
and GU counters with a nice body shot.
GU throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Legs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting GU counter with a right hand.
GU ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legs looks winded!
Legs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
GU is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legs misses with a combination
and GU counters with a right hand to the body.
GU lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
GU fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
GU ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
GU keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs misses with a left hand
and GU counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and GU counters with a straight right hand.
GU with a hook.
Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
GU takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Legs throws a sloppy body shot
and GU counters with a crisp one two that drops Legs! GU thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Legs to his feet! Legs is in big trouble!
Legs is rocked!
GU closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Legs out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gubba GU!
Gubba GU decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Crazy Legs had this to say: 'This was a fix, Ped's. Give me a proper fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lubor Straka (ranked 3587 p4p, 4831 weight class) and Shoto Todoroki (ranked 461 p4p, 558 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lubor Straka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shoto Todoroki!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todoroki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Straka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todoroki scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Straka there.
Todoroki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Straka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straka throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Straka's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Straka misses.
Todoroki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Straka does no damage.
Todoroki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Straka swivels and escapes.
Straka connects with the punch.
Straka throws a lazy right hand but Todoroki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Straka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todoroki was well out of range. Poor timing from Straka.
Todoroki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todoroki throws a jab but it's blocked by Straka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Todoroki misses the target.
Straka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todoroki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todoroki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Straka defends it well.
Straka misses with an uppercut.
Todoroki drives through and clinches with Straka against the cage.
Todoroki is trying to pull guard but Straka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Todoroki takes a shot to the head.
Todoroki prevents Straka from breaking the clinch.
Straka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Straka misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todoroki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todoroki slips a straight right by Straka.
Straka misses with a hook to the body
and Todoroki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Straka!
Straka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Todoroki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Straka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Straka is looking for a sweep.
Straka prevents Todoroki from improving position.
Straka tries to bench press Todoroki off him but Todoroki keeps the position.
Todoroki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Straka keeps working.
Todoroki lands some shots froms side control.
Straka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Straka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straka is not content to let Todoroki control the position.
Straka is looking to regain half guard here but Todoroki keeps moving and retains side control.
Todoroki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Straka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Straka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Straka is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Straka's face as Todoroki controls the position.
Todoroki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straka is trying to get back to half guard.
Todoroki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Straka regains half guard.
Straka is pressing down on Todoroki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki working some strikes from top position.
Straka keeping moving, preventing Todoroki from controlling successfully.
Todoroki postures up.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki looking to pass the guard.
Straka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straka working for a triangle but Todoroki defends it easily.
Straka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Straka is keeping the position for now.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Straka keeps moving.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todoroki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Straka being controlled here, momentarily.
Todoroki trying to control but Straka is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shoto Todoroki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Straka scores with a jab to the head.
Todoroki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Straka throws a hook to the side of Todoroki's head but Todoroki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Straka defending well as Todoroki loads up on a big left hand.
Todoroki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Straka.
Straka loads up on a big right hand but Todoroki slips the punch.
Todoroki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Straka looks to land a right hand but Todoroki moved out of range.
Straka misses with a looping right.
Lubor Straka is winning the standup battle so far.
Todoroki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Straka gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straka is working for a submission of some sort.
Straka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todoroki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todoroki wants to control but Straka is keeping busy.
Straka is looking for a kimura but Todoroki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Straka to get the leverage.
Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki is trying to maintain the position but Straka is very close to passing his half guard.
Straka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Straka connects with a nice short shot to Todoroki's temple.
Straka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Todoroki wants to control but Straka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todoroki is pressing down on Straka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Todoroki is looking for a triangle but Straka pushes his legs off easily.
Straka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todoroki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todoroki controls Straka momentarily but Straka frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todoroki keeping moving, preventing Straka from controlling successfully.
Todoroki wants to sweep but no luck.
Straka wants to pass the guard but Todoroki is keeping the position.
Straka throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todoroki managing to control the position.
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Straka landing some decent shots from guard.
Straka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Todoroki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Todoroki is pulling down on Straka's head to control his posture.
Todoroki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Straka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Straka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straka trying to control the position from guard on top but Todoroki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoto Todoroki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todoroki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Straka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Todoroki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Straka's guard.
Straka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todoroki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todoroki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Straka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todoroki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lubor Straka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Todoroki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Straka, pushing him back against the cage.
Straka trying to control the position but instead, Todoroki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Straka into the cage.
Todoroki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todoroki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Straka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Todoroki jumps guard but Straka stands there with Todoroki around his waist. Todoroki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lubor Straka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Straka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Straka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Straka is trying to push Todoroki away but Todoroki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Straka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Straka throws a combination. Todoroki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straka was well out of range. Poor timing from Todoroki.
The fighters circling - Straka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straka lands a jab to Todoroki's midsection.
Todoroki moves out of range as Straka strikes.
Straka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki tries to get to full guard but Straka has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todoroki is not content to let Straka control the position.
Todoroki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Straka. Oh but Todoroki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Straka goes limp - he's gone! Todoroki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoto Todoroki!
An out of breath Shoto Todoroki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitsu Misawa (ranked 1711 p4p, 3757 weight class) and Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 225 p4p, 439 weight class). Ruthlessness has chosen Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake) as his entrance music. Ray Ruthlessness is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruthlessness throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ruthlessness manages to circle out of the way.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa stuns Ruthlessness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruthlessness takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Misawa moves away from the strike by Ruthlessness.
No joy there for Ruthlessness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthlessness.
Misawa tries to counter by clinching up but Ruthlessness breaks away and moves out of range.
Misawa slips under a jab from Ruthlessness.
Misawa misses with a hook to the body
and Ruthlessness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Ruthlessness.
Donk. Misawa catches Ruthlessness right on the button with a cross.
Ruthlessness clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruthlessness blocks the elbow strike.
Ruthlessness lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Our sources have told us that Misawa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa has Ruthlessness pressed against the cage.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa avoiding damage.
A short left from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot.
Ruthlessness blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruthlessness as Misawa tries to tie him up.
Misawa trying to stall but Ruthlessness improves his position.
Misawa seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ruthlessness is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ruthlessness letting Misawa take a breather here.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Misawa's ribcage. Misawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa cracks Ruthlessness with a nice body shot.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa slowing the pace effectively.
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Misawa's ribcage. Misawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruthlessness throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Ruthlessness has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Misawa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruthlessness can turn it around.
Ruthlessness gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa tries to work over Ruthlessness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruthlessness lands a left hand.
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut.
Ruthlessness lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruthlessness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ruthlessness on the inside.
Ruthlessness dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Ruthlessness working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Misawa looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ruthlessness - that landed with a thud.
Ruthlessness struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruthlessness working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ruthlessness dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthlessness moves away.
Misawa slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruthlessness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruthlessness clobbers Misawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Ruthlessness pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Ruthlessness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruthlessness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthlessness.
As Ruthlessness tries to get set, Misawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruthlessness manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Ruthlessness.
Misawa is looking to counter the offense by Ruthlessness and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa darts in and clinches Ruthlessness up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruthlessness controls his hands.
Ruthlessness lands with a left to the head.
Ruthlessness lands a left hand.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruthlessness lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruthlessness's defenses.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Ruthlessness pushes Misawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misawa trying to stall but Ruthlessness improves his position.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands with a left to the head.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ruthlessness.
Still in the clinch, Ruthlessness scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Misawa is rocked!
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Oh Misawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Misawa tries to stall but Ruthlessness uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Misawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruthlessness lands a nice shot to the body.
Misawa pushes Ruthlessness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruthlessness blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa looking to stall.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Ruthlessness has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruthlessness is keeping busy.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruthlessness.
Misawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness lands a right hand.
Misawa trying to stall but Ruthlessness improves his position.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Misawa or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruthlessness as Misawa tries to tie him up.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruthlessness.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Misawa's ribcage. Misawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruthlessness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Misawa with a big uppercut! Misawa tries to clinch up but Ruthlessness pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Misawa to the mat! Misawa covers up and Ruthlessness unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Ruthlessness!
Ray Ruthlessness tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 2170 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Eddie Sanchez (ranked 264 p4p, 275 weight class). Ezio Bonzela Franco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Sanchez's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up.
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Bonzela Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonzela Franco.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonzela Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Bonzela Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Bonzela Franco attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Bonzela Franco's body.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco with a poor takedown
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works Bonzela Franco's body with a nice hook.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Sanchez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sanchez has Bonzela Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonzela Franco or not.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Bonzela Franco has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonzela Franco.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonzela Franco.
Sanchez works on Bonzela Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonzela Franco controls his hands.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez works on Bonzela Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jeez, Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonzela Franco is rocked!
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Bonzela Franco's head.
Oh Bonzela Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Sanchez!
Eddie Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hackl (ranked 1958 p4p, 3409 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 265 p4p, 418 weight class). Hristo Borisov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hackl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackl misses with a body kick.
Hackl looks to land a body kick but Borisov moved away.
Borisov throws a head kick but Hackl moves out of range.
Borisov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackl lands with a cross.
Borisov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hackl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Hackl.
Hackl takes a swing at Borisov's ribcage but misses.
Borisov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hackl'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!
Hackl wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Hackl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borisov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borisov won't allow Hackl to sweep him here.
Borisov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov trying to control but Hackl is working from the bottom.
Hackl looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hackl wants to sweep here but Borisov controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Borisov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hackl!
Borisov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hackl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hackl tries to get to full guard but Borisov has control of the leg.
Borisov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackl blocking the ground and pound.
Hackl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackl is working hard here to advance position.
Borisov controlling the pace for now.
Borisov looking to secure an arm triangle but Hackl defends it well.
Borisov controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl tries to hold on but Borisov pushes him away.
Borisov wants to finish this one by submission but Hackl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borisov.
Borisov avoids the attempt from Hackl to control.
Hackl tries to reverse the position but Borisov maintains control.
Hackl defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Borisov.
Hackl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borisov on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borisov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hackl is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borisov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackl defends well.
Borisov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hackl uses it to pass to side control.
Borisov being controlled for a moment.
Borisov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hackl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Andre Hackl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hackl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borisov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borisov.
Borisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hackl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Borisov shoots in for a double leg but Hackl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hackl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackl tries to work over Borisov's front leg with a kick but Borisov checks it.
Borisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hackl's waist but Hackl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borisov off to one side.
Andre Hackl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hackl.
Jab by Hackl.
We've been told by Hackl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Hackl.
Borisov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov forces his way into half guard.
Hackl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Borisov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hackl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borisov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hackl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Borisov 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.
Hackl is looking to control Borisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackl avoid being mounted?
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.
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borisov is thwarting Hackl's attempts to control the position.
Hackl is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackl wants to control but Borisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borisov wants to stand but Hackl has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borisov tries to clinch
and Hackl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borisov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackl. Hackl obviously looking to wear him down.
Andre Hackl is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackl throws out a loose jab but Borisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hackl misses.
Hackl misses with a straight left.
Borisov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borisov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackl defends well and Borisov ends up having to push Hackl into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borisov staying out of range there.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hackl but Hackl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hackl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackl sets himself, and Borisov steps forward looking for the clinch! Hackl avoids it this time.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hackl as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Hackl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackl scores with a hook to the body. Borisov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackl thuds his shin into the meat of Borisov's side.
Hackl is looking to land body kicks.
Hackl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borisov can do to turn this around?
Hackl throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackl misses the target.
Hackl tries a low kick but Borisov avoids it.
Hackl looks to land a right hand but Borisov moved out of range.
Hackl throws a lazy uppercut
and Borisov counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackl is trying to improve his position.
Hackl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borisov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hackl is trying to maintain the position but Borisov is very close to passing his half guard.
Borisov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hackl wants to improve his position but Borisov is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hackl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hackl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borisov checks it well.
Borisov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hackl defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hackl misses its target.
Borisov throws a head kick that misses.
Hristo Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov takes one on the button.
Borisov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackl lands with a cross.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Borisov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Hackl misses.
Borisov closes the distance and clinches up with Hackl, looking for a takedown. Borisov pushes Hackl against the cage but Hackl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hackl thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackl gets caught flat footed, as Borisov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hackl tries to get out of the position.
Hackl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
Hackl working a defensive guard here.
Hristo Borisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borisov postures up in Hackl's guard and throws a big left but Hackl blocks it.
Hackl being controlled here, momentarily.
Borisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackl pulls Borisov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borisov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackl - the referee stops the clock and Borisov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackl. Borisov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hackl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borisov.
Hackl is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andre Hackl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Borisov tries to clinch up.
Borisov shoots for a takedown but Hackl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andre Hackl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackl lands with a shot to the body.
Borisov throws a leg kick
letting Hackl counter with a right hand.
Hackl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andre Hackl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl throws a leg kick which misses Borisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Borisov tries to avoid it.
Hackl lands with a nice body punch.
Borisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackl.
Borisov tries for a takedown but Hackl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hackl scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackl scores with a hook.
Hackl sizes up Borisov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borisov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hackl lands a nice shot that snaps Borisov's head back.
Borisov wants to clinch
and Hackl counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borisov thinking.
Hackl cracks Borisov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borisov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hackl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borisov.
Hackl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackl throws the kick towards the body but Borisov avoids it.
Borisov tries to clinch up but Hackl circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackl throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackl tries to avoid it but Borisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackl to the ground. Hackl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hackl slaps away a takedown attempt from Borisov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hackl is looking to counter punch.
Hackl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borisov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hristo Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackl is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hackl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackl, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hackl!
Andre Hackl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 1496 p4p, 2509 weight class) and Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 226 p4p, 343 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Atakan Akkaynak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkaynak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Akkaynak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akkaynak doesn't seem phased though.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Akkaynak loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
We've been informed that Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akkaynak manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Akkaynak looks to land a body kick but Lang moved away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akkaynak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak misses with the ground and pound.
Lang defending against the ground and pound.
Akkaynak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akkaynak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akkaynak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akkaynak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akkaynak stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Lang has Akkaynak pulled in close to control his posture.
Akkaynak advances to half guard.
Akkaynak is working for a submission of some sort.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Akkaynak 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.
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lang is working hard here to advance position.
Akkaynak looks to land a strike but Lang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lang has control of Akkaynak's left arm, preventing Akkaynak from doing any damage.
Akkaynak throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Akkaynak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akkaynak postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akkaynak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Akkaynak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akkaynak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akkaynak punching from mount but Lang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Akkaynak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Lang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atakan Akkaynak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akkaynak jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Lang throws a front kick aimed at Akkaynak's knee but Akkaynak avoids it well.
Akkaynak feints the counter takedown.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang checks a low kick from Akkaynak.
Lang clinches up with Akkaynak and pushes him back against the cage.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akkaynak is trying to stall.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang has Akkaynak pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak is trying to stall.
Akkaynak has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands a body punch.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Akkaynak controls his hands.
Akkaynak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akkaynak.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akkaynak prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Akkaynak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akkaynak is trying to stall.
Akkaynak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akkaynak is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akkaynak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Akkaynak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Akkaynak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang moves out of range as Akkaynak strikes.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
Lang keeps Akkaynak at a distance using the push kick.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Akkaynak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akkaynak jabs at Lang's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Akkaynak's front leg but catches the back leg as Akkaynak tries to avoid it.
Akkaynak moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang throws a leg kick but Akkaynak checks it.
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!
Akkaynak throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akkaynak wants to pass the guard but Lang is defending well.
Lang is controlling Akkaynak's trapped leg to prevent Akkaynak from advancing to side control.
Atakan Akkaynak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akkaynak stalling away here and it's allowed Lang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Akkaynak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Akkaynak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lang throws a hook but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Akkaynak throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Akkaynak off balance momentarily.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akkaynak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akkaynak misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the strikes.
Akkaynak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akkaynak shoots in but no luck this time.
Akkaynak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Akkaynak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkaynak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akkaynak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Akkaynak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Akkaynak persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Akkaynak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akkaynak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a kick to the body
and Akkaynak counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akkaynak connects with a couple of short punches.
Lang looking to control.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akkaynak manages to get himself to full guard.
Lang controlling from the top position.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akkaynak being controlled here, momentarily.
Lang forces his way into half guard.
Lang stalling.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lang is taking a breather. Akkaynak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akkaynak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lang's back!
Akkaynak misses with punches from the back.
Akkaynak tries to get the hooks in deep but Lang pushed the leg off.
Akkaynak looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Akkaynak has Lang flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lang avoids the strikes from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lang could be in trouble here!
Akkaynak is landing with strikes. Lang can't take much more of this.
Akkaynak loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lang hold on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Clubber Lang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akkaynak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akkaynak works over Lang's head and body with a nice combination.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak misses the body punch
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang moves forwards but Akkaynak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lang clinches.
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang motions for Akkaynak to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akkaynak misses with a low kick.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands an overhand right.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akkaynak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akkaynak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang throws a low kick but Akkaynak avoids it.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akkaynak.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akkaynak misses with a takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Akkaynak - just one landing.
Akkaynak misses with a combination
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Akkaynak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang is stalling in the full guard.
Lang continues to stall.
Akkaynak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lang 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 Akkaynak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is staying tight to Akkaynak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Akkaynak misses with a strike from the bottom.
Akkaynak tries to buck Lang off but Lang is having none of it.
Akkaynak is trying to escape the position but Lang is controlling the position.
Akkaynak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akkaynak is still trying to improve position.
Akkaynak gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Akkaynak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lang controlling from mount.
Akkaynak is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang had his way with Atakan Akkaynak in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akkaynak connects with the punch.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang moves away from the strike by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang blocks a head kick by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akkaynak is in Lang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang is controlling Akkaynak's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass.
Akkaynak won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akkaynak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang is pulling down on Akkaynak's head to control his posture.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akkaynak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to sweep here but Akkaynak controlling him for the moment.
Akkaynak looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akkaynak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lang pushes down on Akkaynak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akkaynak manages to get to full guard.
Lang stays in close to Akkaynak's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
Lang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Atakan Akkaynak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Akkaynak shoots in.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akkaynak walks into a jab.
Lang takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atakan Akkaynak.
I think Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atakan Akkaynak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 2218 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 279 p4p, 268 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Tepes lV.
Bastiat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Bastiat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bastiat throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastiat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tepes lV's waist but Tepes lV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastiat off to one side.
Bastiat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastiat.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV lands with a straight right. Bastiat didn't see that one coming.
Bastiat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastiat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Bastiat is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Tepes lV uses the oldest trick in the book to send Bastiat tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tepes lV is absolutely delighted - when Bastiat wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes lV!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes lV thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Dimakov (ranked 1594 p4p, 1632 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 215 p4p, 221 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Dimakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Dimakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crazyhorse throws the left hand but Dimakov avoids the punch easily.
Dimakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Crazyhorse is just out of range.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Dimakov has managed to clinch.
Crazyhorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crazyhorse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Crazyhorse controls his hands.
Dimakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crazyhorse or not.
Dimakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crazyhorse or not.
Crazyhorse tries to throw a body punch but Dimakov avoids it by throwing Crazyhorse back against the cage.
Dimakov tries to throw a body punch but Crazyhorse avoids it by throwing Dimakov back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crazyhorse tries to throw a body punch but Dimakov avoids it by throwing Crazyhorse back against the cage.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimakov slows down the pace here.
Dimakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crazyhorse.
Dimakov is leaning against Crazyhorse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dimakov.
Dimakov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crazyhorse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimakov backwards.
Dimakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crazyhorse's elbow.
Dimakov lands a body punch.
Dimakov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Dimakov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dimakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Dimakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dimakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crazyhorse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimakov throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazyhorse lands with a light punch inside.
Crazyhorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crazyhorse pushes Dimakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dimakov on the inside.
Crazyhorse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimakov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crazyhorse can turn it around.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crazyhorse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crazyhorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimakov digs a right hand underneath Crazyhorse's ribcage. Crazyhorse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crazyhorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crazyhorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimakov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimakov takes a shot to the head.
Crazyhorse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crazyhorse works on Dimakov's body with a couple of short punches.
Crazyhorse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimakov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimakov clinches up with Crazyhorse and pushes him back against the cage.
Crazyhorse lands a shoulder strike.
Dimakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crazyhorse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimakov as Crazyhorse tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Dimakov as the two fighters clinch.
Dimakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crazyhorse's elbow.
Dimakov blocks a body shot from Crazyhorse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimakov.
Dimakov lands a body punch.
Dimakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov manages to break the clinch.
Dimakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crazyhorse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crazyhorse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimakov tries to clinch up.
Dimakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimakov works the jab nicely.
Dimakov lunges at Crazyhorse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crazyhorse's hand.
Dimakov lands a jab to the nose.
Crazyhorse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse looks to land a body kick but Dimakov moved away.
Dimakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimakov.
Dimakov throws a body punch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Dimakov misses with a hook. Crazyhorse ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimakov moves into the clinch.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse blocks an uppercut.
Dimakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crazyhorse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Dimakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Dimakov misses the target.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Dimakov misses.
Dimakov tests Crazyhorse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crazyhorse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Crazyhorse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimakov with a nice cross.
Dimakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimakov.
Crazyhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimakov.
Crazyhorse lands a jab.
Konstantin Dimakov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse catches Dimakov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dimakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab.
Dimakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Crazyhorse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dimakov.
Crazyhorse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimakov misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse works Dimakov's body with a nice hook.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimakov.
Dimakov swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Crazyhorse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dimakov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Crazyhorse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crazyhorse scores with a punch to the head.
Crazyhorse lands a jab.
Dimakov cracks a nice hook into Crazyhorse's ribs.
Dimakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimakov has Crazyhorse up against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimakov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crazyhorse prevents a body shot from Dimakov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crazyhorse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimakov controls his hands.
Konstantin Dimakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov tries to work over Crazyhorse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch.
Crazyhorse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazyhorse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimakov prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Dimakov breaks the clinch.
Crazyhorse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crazyhorse lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimakov's head.
Dimakov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimakov walks into a jab.
Dimakov moves out of range of the body kick from Crazyhorse.
Dimakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crazyhorse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimakov walks into a left hand.
Dimakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimakov throwing a counter right hand but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Dimakov.
Dimakov throws a body punch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Dimakov rushes Crazyhorse and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch on the inside.
Crazyhorse can't find room to land a body shot as Dimakov controls the action.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch.
Dimakov misses with a punch to the body.
Dimakov misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazyhorse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
Dimakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimakov misses with a body punch.
Dimakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crazyhorse misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse can't find room to land a body shot as Dimakov controls the action.
Crazyhorse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crazyhorse lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse lands a nice uppercut.
Dimakov tries to throw a body punch but Crazyhorse avoids it by throwing Dimakov back against the cage.
Dimakov misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimakov has closed the distance and engaged Crazyhorse in a clinch.
Dimakov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crazyhorse connects with a right hand. Dimakov shakes it off.
Crazyhorse scores with a hook to the body. Dimakov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimakov thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crazyhorse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimakov.
Crazyhorse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dimakov blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Crazyhorse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dimakov misses with an uppercut.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimakov misses with an uppercut. Crazyhorse saw that one coming.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Dimakov strikes.
Crazyhorse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crazyhorse scores with a punch to the head.
Crazyhorse connects with a jab.
Dimakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crazyhorse.
Dimakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crazyhorse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazyhorse misses with the combination.
Crazyhorse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimakov misses the jab.
Crazyhorse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimakov throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crazyhorse throws a jab when Dimakov was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dimakov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimakov scores with a shot to the side of Crazyhorse's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dimakov tries a body shot but Crazyhorse blocks it.
Dimakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Crazyhorse controls his hands.
Dimakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crazyhorse.
Dimakov tries to work over Crazyhorse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimakov misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimakov backwards.
Dimakov breaks from the clinch.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dimakov takes a step back to recover.
Dimakov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Crazyhorse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dimakov tries to clinch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Dimakov throws an overhand right that lands on Crazyhorse's shoulder, as Crazyhorse tries to avoid the shot.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crazyhorse's corner calls for a 1-2. Crazyhorse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimakov throws a looping overhand right but Crazyhorse ducks down to avoid it.
Dimakov takes one to the side of the head.
Dimakov clinches.
Dimakov gets through Crazyhorse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crazyhorse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crazyhorse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but Dimakov avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse throws a shot to the body.
Dimakov closes the distance but Crazyhorse moves to the side
and Crazyhorse counters with a right hand to the body.
Dimakov moves away from the strike by Crazyhorse.
Dimakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crazyhorse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dimakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crazyhorse lands a body shot.
Dimakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Dimakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crazyhorse works Dimakov's body with a nice hook.
Crazyhorse lands an overhand right.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Dimakov.
Crazyhorse with a hook.
Dimakov wants to clinch up but Crazyhorse keeps it at a distance.
Dimakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimakov misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse works Dimakov's body with a nice hook.
Dimakov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dimakov missing with a left hand there. Crazyhorse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimakov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimakov misses the shot to the body.
Dimakov swings widly with a right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crazyhorse jabs at Dimakov's body.
Dimakov misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but Dimakov avoids it easily.
Dimakov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dimakov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dimakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crazyhorse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazyhorse throws a shot to the body.
Crazyhorse connects with a single shot there.
Crazyhorse stuns Dimakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimakov misses with a right hand
and Crazyhorse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazyhorse lands a nice shot that snaps Dimakov's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Crazyhorse. That snapped Dimakov's head back.
Dimakov is rocked!
Crazyhorse sends Dimakov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crazyhorse is motioning to the referee to let Dimakov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Dimakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimakov switches off momentarily and Crazyhorse cracks him with a monster right hand! Dimakov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Crazyhorse dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Crazyhorse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Crazyhorse!
Our winner, James Crazyhorse, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Halli (ranked 1445 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Barkeep Quark (ranked 220 p4p, 209 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli shoots for a takedown but Quark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli shoots in for a double leg but Quark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quark defends it well.
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quark defends it well.
Quark works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Quark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Halli manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quark defends it easily.
Quark scoring with some ground and pound.
Quark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quark working some strikes from top position.
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quark postures up and lands a big shot to Halli's brow.
Quark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quark stands up over Halli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quark cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Quark landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halli's head.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer.
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Quark defends easily.
Quark works over Halli with some ground and pound from guard.
Quark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quark lands a couple of elbows.
Quark scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Quark working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quark is working Halli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halli is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Quark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quark is working Halli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quark postures up and lands a big shot to Halli's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quark lands a couple of elbows.
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quark is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Quark has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark looking for a sweep. Not yet Quark, not yet.
Quark working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Quark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halli passes Quark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark is trying to escape the mount.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quark gets back to half guard.
Quark wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Quark defend it? Halli steps over the head and cranks it - Quark is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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