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HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Makhno (ranked 3099 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Makoto Toda (ranked 378 p4p, 386 weight class). Makhno comes into the arena with Yablochko blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Nestor Makhno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nestor Makhno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nestor Makhno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makoto Toda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toda misses with a takedown attempt
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
Makhno scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Toda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Toda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makhno tries to avoid it but Toda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makhno to the ground. Makhno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makhno avoids it really well and circles away.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoto Toda.
Toda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno lands a shot to the body.
Toda has Makhno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhno lands with a left to the head.
Makhno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Toda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Makhno presses Toda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toda misses with the head strike.
Toda tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhno avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Toda looks winded!
Makhno lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhno.
Makhno presses Toda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makhno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Toda is rocked!
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhno finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
A nice left hand lands by Makhno.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhno.
Makhno scores with a shot to the side of Toda's head.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhno lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhno pushes Toda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike.
Makhno lands a body shot.
Makhno lands with a right to the head.
Makhno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhno lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Makhno - that landed with a thud.
Toda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makhno breaks from the clinch.
Toda shoots and misses
and Makhno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makhno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Toda! Makhno dives in looking to finish! Toda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
During a confident post fight interview, Nestor Makhno 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 Emiel Dessauer (ranked 2094 p4p, 3088 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 326 p4p, 454 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emiel Dessauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dessauer ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Dessauer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Breaker misses with a wild body shot.
Dessauer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Dessauer.
Dessauer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dessauer ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Breaker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Breaker catches Dessauer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dessauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breaker.
Dessauer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dessauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dessauer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker misses with a looping left.
Breaker throws a right hand that misses
and Dessauer moves into the clinch.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Dessauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breaker's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Breaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dessauer tries to clinch there but Breaker circles away.
Dessauer ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker misses with an uppercut. Dessauer saw that one coming.
Breaker connects with a jab.
 It looks like Emiel Dessauer has been cut.
Breaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dessauer is looking to clinch.
Breaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Breaker.
Dessauer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Breaker manages to circle out of the way.
Breaker dips to his left and cracks Dessauer with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker tries to bum rush Dessauer with a series of wild strikes but Dessauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Breaker throws a hook to the side of Dessauer's head but Dessauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dessauer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Breaker takes a swing at Dessauer's ribcage but misses.
Dessauer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Breaker misses with the combination.
Breaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dessauer.
Breaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker goes for a double leg but Dessauer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dessauer continues to drive forward.
Dessauer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Breaker.
Breaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dessauer moves away from the strike by Breaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Breaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Breaker.
Breaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dessauer.
Breaker misses with a straight right.
Dessauer moves away from the strike by Breaker.
Breaker lands the left hand.
Breaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Breaker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Breaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Dessauer is defending well.
Breaker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dessauer some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer prevents Breaker from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dessauer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dessauer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breaker working the head with strikes.
Breaker working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Breaker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Breaker lands an elbow.
Breaker moves into full mount!
Breaker lands a nice shot to the head.
Breaker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dessauer's face.
Emiel Dessauer's cut is getting worse.
Breaker with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Breaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emiel Dessauer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Breaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessauer moves away.
The fighters circling - Breaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dessauer wants to clinch.
Breaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessauer moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dessauer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Breaker circles away.
Dessauer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dessauer is looking to counter the offense by Breaker and move into the clinch.
Bone Breaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breaker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker throws out a powerful jab.
Breaker lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Breaker misses.
Breaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Dessauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breaker misses with a straight right.
Breaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Breaker misses with a looping right.
Dessauer slips a jab and a cross from Breaker.
Dessauer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Breaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dessauer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dessauer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dessauer is aware though and is defending well.
Breaker looking for a triangle here. Dessauer is fighting it but it looks tight! Breaker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dessauer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bone Breaker!
A very excited looking Bone Breaker 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 2443 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 310 p4p, 315 weight class). Handler has chosen KEEPINITBEEFY as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handler misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handler digs a good hook to Armando's body.
Armando misses the shot to the body.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armando's guard.
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Armando defends the submission attempt.
Armando wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Armando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Armando defending well.
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Handler on the ground.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handler moves nicely into side control.
Handler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Armando!
BOOM! Handler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Handler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Handler landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Armando that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando tries to hold on but Handler pushes him away.
Armando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armando tries to get out of the position.
Handler working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Armando turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Handler off and cradles Armando's limp body as Handler celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerwazy Babula (ranked 2618 p4p, 2468 weight class) and John Karter (ranked 330 p4p, 316 weight class). Babula's entrance music is Hey Buddy. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerwazy Babula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Karter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babula misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Babula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babula throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a big left hand that crumples Babula! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Karter!
John Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jugo Fury (ranked 1537 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Matthew Griffin (ranked 244 p4p, 537 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fury might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pigface by Greyhoundz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jugo Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Fury tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugo Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Fury has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fury crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffin - the referee stops the clock and Fury gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffin. Fury manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Fury is looking for a counter combo.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Griffin.
Griffin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Fury is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury blocks the body kick.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin misses with a right hand
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
Fury landing some decent shots from guard.
Fury stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fury working some strikes from top position.
Fury trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Fury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Fury has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
As Griffin looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Fury closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
Griffin pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Fury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fury stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Fury 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming.
Fury feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Fury changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been informed that Griffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin wants to stand but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Fury connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fury wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
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. Fury connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin has hold of Fury's hands but Fury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Fury is controlling him well.
Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
As Griffin looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Griffin takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Griffin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Fury seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looks to throw a body kick
and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Fury isn't so interested in that idea.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fury works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Fury is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin pushes Fury off and gets back to his feet.
Fury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fury lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury stops Griffin from standing up.
Fury postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Fury throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Fury is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jugo Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fury is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugo Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fury will feel that in the morning.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jugo Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin!
The defeated Jugo Fury had this to say: 'The Cage Matting was so slippery, shit happens but that's what it is'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bengan Bengtsson (ranked 2362 p4p, 1530 weight class) and Kakashi Hataki (ranked 191 p4p, 129 weight class). Kakashi Hataki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengan Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kakashi Hataki!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hataki misses with a jab to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hataki lands with a hook. Bengtsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bengtsson throws the left hand but Hataki avoids the punch easily.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hataki instigates a clinch.
Hataki decides to pull guard.
Bengtsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bengtsson trying to control the position but Hataki is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hataki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bengtsson controls the position.
Bengtsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hataki, who protects the arm well.
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hataki tries to bench press Bengtsson off him but Bengtsson keeps the position.
Bengtsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hataki's legs.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.
Bengtsson takes a little break here. Hataki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hataki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bengtsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hataki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bengtsson has passed into side control.
Hataki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bengtsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hataki wants to improve his position but Bengtsson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hataki is trying to maintain the position but Bengtsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bengtsson wants to control but Hataki is keeping him busy.
Hataki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hataki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bengtsson rolls with it to try and escape but Hataki cranks on the arm and Bengtsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hataki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kakashi Hataki made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 1093 p4p, 595 weight class) and Leonard Susskind (ranked 152 p4p, 84 weight class). Presley Chai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susskind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susskind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susskind drops Chai with a beautiful combination! Chai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Susskind is looking for the KO!
 Chai is rocked!
It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susskind.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Susskind stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Susskind lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susskind.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai tries to bum rush Susskind with a series of wild strikes but Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Susskind digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susskind misses with a straight right.
Chai is looking to clinch but Susskind is avoiding it.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Susskind.
Susskind shapes to counter with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Susskind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Susskind is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Susskind.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Susskind prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Susskind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susskind.
Susskind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Susskind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Susskind slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Susskind lands a head shot.
Susskind staying out of range there.
Susskind takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai misses with a hook. Susskind ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lunges at Susskind with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Susskind's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Susskind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai cracks Susskind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chai throws a body punch but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susskind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susskind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Susskind preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai throws a strike but Susskind avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Susskind is keeping the position.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Presley Chai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Susskind.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Susskind takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Susskind scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susskind.
Chai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Susskind but Susskind pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Susskind doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Susskind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Susskind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Susskind doesn't seem phased though.
Susskind ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai misses the jab.
Susskind misses with a body shot.
Susskind thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard Susskind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai tries to clinch but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai tries to bum rush Susskind with a series of wild strikes but Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Susskind tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Susskind or not.
Susskind trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Susskind tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Susskind.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susskind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonard Susskind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Susskind's head but Susskind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susskind swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Susskind in a clinch.
Chai has Susskind pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Susskind looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Susskind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susskind's elbow.
Chai wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susskind taking a breather.
Susskind effectively controlling the action here.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susskind's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Nice body punch from Chai.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Susskind has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Susskind lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susskind.
Chai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Susskind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Susskind avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Susskind smiles and moves away.
Chai swings for the body but Susskind moves out of range.
Good shot there by Susskind.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Susskind manages to avoid it.
Susskind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Susskind.
Chai cracks Susskind with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Presley Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Susskind! But no joy.
Susskind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susskind slips a jab from Chai.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Susskind misses with a wild body shot.
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind misses the body punch
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Susskind wants to stall.
Susskind lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susskind looking to slow down the pace here.
Susskind misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Susskind as Chai tries to tie him up.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Susskind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Susskind sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai prevents Susskind from breaking the clinch.
Susskind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Susskind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susskind jabs at Chai's body.
A head kick by Susskind misses
and Susskind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susskind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Susskind throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Susskind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susskind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom.
Leonard Susskind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Susskind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
Chai instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Chai to work.
Chai gets through Susskind's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susskind is trying to break the clinch but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai is trying to stall.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susskind.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Susskind avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Chai!
A victorious Presley Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinyl Tintley (ranked 1013 p4p, 905 weight class) and Pelosi Davito (ranked 143 p4p, 132 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinyl Tintley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pelosi Davito!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davito defending well as Tintley loads up on a big left hand.
Davito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tintley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tintley attempts a counter takedown but Davito avoids it well and moves away.
Davito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tintley.
Davito misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito avoids the body shot from Tintley.
Davito walks into a jab.
Davito lands a big head kick that sends Tintley tumbling to the mat! Davito takes a step backwards and waves Tintley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tintley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tintley misses with a lunging right hand
and Davito counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 405 p4p, 853 weight class) and Kirill Berkut (ranked 35 p4p, 73 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Journey - Only The Young. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berkut defends it nicely.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Berkut's head.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Berkut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berkut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berkut leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berkut drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkut with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Berkut is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Berkut's guard.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkut is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berkut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berkut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berkut wants to sweep but no luck.
Berkut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berkut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Berkut is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Berkut's brow.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berkut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berkut wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berkut there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut working to try and regain half guard.
Hernandez working Berkut over with strikes here.
Berkut really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hernandez unloading with bombs!
Berkut tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez looking to finish Berkut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berkut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is trying to escape the mount.
Hernandez looking to control but Berkut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berkut can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Berkut is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Berkut is squirming around nicely.
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez prevents Berkut from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berkut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
A punch lands to the side of Berkut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Hernandez.
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berkut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Berkut trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Berkut won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Berkut controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut working some strikes from top position.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berkut has picked Hernandez up and slammed him! Hernandez can't keep hold of the triangle and Berkut manages to pass to side control!
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkut can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
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. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez gets back to full guard.
Berkut distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Berkut defends easily.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Berkut trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Berkut shoots in.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Hernandez.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Berkut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berkut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Berkut has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Berkut trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Berkut tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berkut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkut is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Berkut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut gets back to full guard.
Berkut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berkut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Berkut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkut tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berkut regains half guard.
Hernandez is working for a kimura but Berkut is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Berkut trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berkut slips a jab from Hernandez.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berkut is trying to improve his position.
Berkut is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Berkut is keeping him busy.
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Berkut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Berkut looking for submissions off his back.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berkut!
Hernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Berkut is working to get back to half guard.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and Berkut is in trouble!
Berkut is rocked!
Hernandez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Berkut bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hernandez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
Frank Hernandez 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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