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HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Griffin (ranked 1692 p4p, 4377 weight class) and Rodrigo Medeiros (ranked 279 p4p, 564 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matthew Griffin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matthew Griffin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Montreal, Matthew Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Medeiros is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medeiros has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medeiros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Medeiros coming out on top.
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Medeiros in a clinch.
Medeiros is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medeiros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griffin after a bit of a struggle.
Medeiros can't get the takedown.
Medeiros wants a takedown.
Medeiros looks winded!
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffin.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medeiros's head.
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Medeiros can't get the takedown.
Griffin lands a nice knee to the body.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Griffin with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin is looking to slow Medeiros down with leg kicks.
Griffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medeiros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thows a body kick. Medeiros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Medeiros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medeiros, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action.
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffin pushes Medeiros away with a front kick.
Griffin forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medeiros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medeiros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
You can see that Medeiros has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Medeiros doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Medeiros moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Medeiros's front leg but catches the back leg as Medeiros tries to avoid it.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Medeiros.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a low kick but Medeiros avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
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!
Medeiros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros is breathing heavily.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Medeiros is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Medeiros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medeiros blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Medeiros there.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Medeiros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Medeiros checks a leg kick.
Griffin throws a body punch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a good low kick that Medeiros was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Medeiros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medeiros somewhat.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Medeiros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Medeiros steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Griffin.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Griffin forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Medeiros tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin scores with a push kick.
Griffin pushes Medeiros away with a front kick.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Medeiros off balance momentarily.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin tries to bum rush Medeiros with a series of wild strikes but Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.
Medeiros gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Medeiros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Medeiros avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Medeiros avoids it well.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but Medeiros moves out of range and Griffin only half commits.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Medeiros checks it well.
Medeiros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a nice leg kick.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. Medeiros shrugs it off though.
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin feints and then cracks Medeiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Medeiros down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Griffin.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Medeiros backs up against the cage.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medeiros takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin connects with a leg kick.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin throws a front kick aimed at Medeiros's knee but Medeiros avoids it well.
Medeiros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffin.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Medeiros's head but Medeiros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Medeiros is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Medeiros.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
Medeiros tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin clinches up with Medeiros and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin working Medeiros over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danila Bagrov (ranked 2295 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Gerwazy Babula (ranked 301 p4p, 377 weight class). Babula has chosen Hey Buddy as his entrance music. Danila Bagrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gerwazy Babula's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danila Bagrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerwazy Babula!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Babula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bagrov under the eye.
Babula misses with a body shot.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Bagrov moves away and avoids it.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Bagrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Babula is rocked!
A big left from Babula misses.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Babula avoids it well and moves away.
Babula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babula on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babula tries to avoid it but Bagrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babula to the ground. Babula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagrov throws a looping overhand right but Babula ducks down to avoid it.
Bagrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Babula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babula misses with a looping right.
Bagrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Babula wants to stand up but Bagrov is controlling him.
Bagrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babula trying to keep a closed guard but Bagrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Babula trying to keep a closed guard but Bagrov is proving a slippery customer.
Bagrov 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.
Babula pulls Bagrov in to control the position.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Babula is keeping the position.
Bagrov stops Babula from standing up.
Babula 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bagrov looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range.
Babula takes the fight into the clinch.
Bagrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bagrov taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bagrov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
Bagrov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bagrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bagrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babula.
Babula is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
Bagrov taking a breather.
Bagrov tries to work over Babula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage.
Bagrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babula up against the cage.
Bagrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Babula wants to break free but Bagrov has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bagrov slips under a jab.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Babula.
Bagrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bagrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Babula to the ground. Bagrov is now in Babula's guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.
Babula looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov throws a strike but Babula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov wants to sweep here but Babula controlling him for the moment.
Babula trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Babula stopping the sweep attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babula manages to get himself to full guard.
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
Babula working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babula has momentary wrist control but Bagrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bagrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bagrov is stalling in the full guard.
Bagrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bagrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babula keeping full guard, as Bagrov tries to pass.
Bagrov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bagrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Babula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.
Bagrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babula's head.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babula is keeping the position for now.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov won't allow Babula to get back to his feet.
Bagrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babula throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bagrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Bagrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bagrov blocks a jab.
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babula can do to turn this around?
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babula.
Babula tries to clinch there but Bagrov circles away.
Bagrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babula.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babula throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov slips a straight right by Babula.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babula ducks under a wild hook from Bagrov.
Babula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bagrov on the side of the head.
Babula slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babula misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov misses with an uppercut.
Babula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bagrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
Bagrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babula.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
Babula looks to throw the jab but Bagrov is out of range.
Bagrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babula misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagrov.
Babula misses with a looping left.
Babula slips a straight right by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
Babula dips to his left and cracks Bagrov with an uppercut!
Bagrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danila Bagrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Babula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babula gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babula is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Babula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bagrov.
Babula blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov tries a body shot but Babula blocks it.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
Babula prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babula backwards.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Babula misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Babula.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Babula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babula throws a hook but Bagrov avoids it easily.
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!
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babula swivels and escapes.
Babula throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
A big left from Babula misses.
Bagrov misses with a straight left.
Babula throws a lazy right hand but Bagrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babula misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerwazy Babula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Babula coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerwazy Babula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bagrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danila Bagrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Danila Bagrov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Matthews (ranked 2233 p4p, 2388 weight class) and Lucretinaus Olcinius (ranked 267 p4p, 288 weight class). Olcinius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hired Gun. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucretinaus Olcinius!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews lands with a hook. Olcinius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olcinius misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olcinius thinking.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olcinius at a distance.
Olcinius closes the distance and clinches.
Olcinius missing with knees to the body.
Olcinius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olcinius throws a body kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a right hand to the body.
Olcinius looks winded!
Matthews scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews darts in and clinches Olcinius up against the cage.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olcinius tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olcinius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Lucretinaus Olcinius has been cut.
Olcinius just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Olcinius misses with a body punch.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olcinius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olcinius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olcinius throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olcinius moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olcinius misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olcinius scores with a leg kick.
Olcinius scores with a kick to the body.
Olcinius lands an overhand right.
Lucretinaus Olcinius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olcinius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Olcinius is controlling the position.
Olcinius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olcinius misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews darts in and clinches Olcinius up against the cage.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Olcinius tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olcinius has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olcinius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Olcinius is controlling the position.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Olcinius keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Olcinius has the dominant position.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Olcinius has the dominant position.
Matthews wants to break free but Olcinius has control.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olcinius cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olcinius connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olcinius tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olcinius lands a right hook to the body.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Olcinius tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olcinius tries to counter by closing the distance.
Olcinius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucretinaus Olcinius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olcinius can pounce on him.
Olcinius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olcinius throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews drives through and clinches with Olcinius against the cage.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews tries to break free but Olcinius pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olcinius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Olcinius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Olcinius back into the cage.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Olcinius moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olcinius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews wants to break free but Olcinius has control.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olcinius throws a leg kick which misses Matthews's front leg but catches the back leg as Matthews tries to avoid it.
Olcinius tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
Olcinius throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Olcinius only half commits.
Olcinius misses with a body shot.
Olcinius wants to clinch.
Maurice Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Olcinius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Olcinius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Olcinius lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthews's head.
Olcinius is looking to land body kicks.
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Olcinius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius keeps Matthews at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews clinches up with Olcinius and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olcinius is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick lands from Olcinius.
Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Olcinius scores with a leg kick.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olcinius is breathing heavily.
Olcinius lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Olcinius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews lands with a hook. Olcinius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews lands a jab to Olcinius's midsection.
Olcinius thows a leg kick but Matthews checks it
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews sends Olcinius crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matthews is motioning to the referee to let Olcinius up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Olcinius is rocked!
Matthews weaves into range and cracks Olcinius right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Olcinius goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Matthews is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Matthews!
Maurice Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Ro (ranked 2191 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Luis Naranja (ranked 262 p4p, 296 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luis Naranja was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ro moves into the clinch successfully.
Ro pushes Naranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Naranja.
Ro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ro avoiding damage as Naranja throws knees to the body.
Naranja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naranja is looking to control Ro's arms but Ro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naranja has his back to the cage.
Naranja lands a knee to the head.
Naranja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ro moves into the clinch.
Ro has a couple of punches blocked by Naranja.
Naranja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naranja plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ro closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranja.
Naranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Naranja.
Naranja tries to stall but Ro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranja.
Ro misses the shot to the body.
Naranja scores with a nice body kick.
Naranja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ro counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Naranja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Naranja.
Naranja looks to throw a body kick
letting Ro counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Ro's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Naranja misses with a combination
and Ro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranja at a distance.
Naranja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naranja throws a head kick that misses
and Ro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranja moves out of range as Ro strikes.
Naranja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ro lands a jab to Naranja's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja looks to land a left hand but Ro moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Ro misses.
Ro tries to bum rush Naranja with a series of wild strikes but Naranja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Naranja unleashes a big counter combination but Ro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Naranja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naranja lands a front kick.
Naranja ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
Naranja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ro.
Naranja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ro throws an off balance right hand
and Naranja counters with a one-two to the body.
Ro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naranja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naranja looks for the body kick but Ro saw that one coming.
Naranja throws a wild body kick that Ro sees coming a mile off.
Naranja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ro scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Ro.
Ro jabs Naranja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naranja looks winded!
Naranja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naranja throws a leg kick which misses Ro's front leg but catches the back leg as Ro tries to avoid it.
Naranja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naranja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naranja connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naranja lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ro connects with a right hand. Naranja shakes it off.
Naranja tries a head kick but it misses.
Ro blocks a head kick by Naranja.
No joy there for Naranja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naranja tries to land a front kick but Ro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Naranja throws a head kick that misses.
Ro fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranja misses with a leg kick.
Naranja slips a jab from Ro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ro scores with a four punch combination!
Ro misses with a hook.
Ro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranja manages to avoid it.
Ro connects with a body shot.
Ro scores with a hook to the body. Naranja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ro misses with a hook. Naranja ducked under it nicely.
Naranja unleashes a big counter combination but Ro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Ro.
Naranja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naranja misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ro throws a hook to the side of Naranja's head but Naranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ro has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ro.
Naranja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ro.
Ro pushes Naranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Ro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Naranja scores with a kick to the body.
Luis Naranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Naranja slips under a jab.
Naranja throws the kick towards the body but Ro avoids it.
Ro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Naranja scores with a nice body kick.
Naranja scoring well with a low kick there.
Ro throws a lazy right hand but Naranja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ro.
Naranja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naranja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Naranja scrambles back to his feet.
Ro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ro checks the leg kick.
Naranja misses with a kick to the body.
Ro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ro throws a series of punches but Naranja avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Ro misses
and Naranja counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranja.
Pate Ro is winning the standup battle so far.
Naranja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ro blocks a head kick by Naranja.
Nice uppercut lands for Ro. That snapped Naranja's head back.
Naranja throws a wild body kick that Ro sees coming a mile off.
Ro misses with an uppercut.
Naranja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naranja - the referee stops the clock and Ro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naranja. Ro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Naranja misses.
Ro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ro avoids a kick to the body.
Ro lands with a shot to the body.
Naranja is breathing heavily.
Ro takes a swing at Naranja's ribcage but misses.
Ro moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranja.
An attempted straight right counter from Ro misses the target.
Ro avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Ro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro moves out of range of the body kick.
Naranja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luis Naranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naranja throws a body kick that misses.
Nice combo by Ro! Oh, that's hurt him - Naranja falls to the canvas and Ro follows him into side control.
Naranja is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naranja is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ro working the ground and pound but Naranja is defending the strikes.
Naranja regains half guard, as Ro was trying to land strikes.
Naranja is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro controlling the pace.
Ro prevents Naranja from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranja misses with a two punch combination.
Naranja avoids the body shot from Ro.
Ro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ro.
Ro misses with a straight left.
Naranja ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
Naranja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Ro.
That has opened up Luis Naranja's cut even more.
Naranja misses with a wild combination.
Ro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranja.
Naranja thumps Ro with a low kick.
Naranja swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naranja fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pate Ro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Naranja keeps the fight on the outside.
Ro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naranja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Ro backs off Naranja throws a huge counter combo but Ro manages to avoid it all.
Naranja throws a front kick that sends Ro stumbling back into the cage.
Naranja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Ro misses the target.
Naranja walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ro.
Naranja cracks Ro with a good jab.
Ro avoids the head kick by Naranja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro throws a shot to the body.
Ro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ro closes the distance and clinches.
Pate Ro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro lands a body shot.
Ro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short left from Ro.
Naranja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naranja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naranja thows a body kick. Ro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Naranja feints a jab promting Ro to slip. Naranja then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ro lands a really nice looking cross but Naranja seems unphased.
Naranja scores with a body shot.
Ro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Naranja throws a poor cross that misses
and Ro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naranja thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranja throws a series of punches but Ro moves out of range.
Ro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranja drops his hands momentarily and Ro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Naranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ro thuds a left hand into Naranja's body.
Naranja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Naranja! Ro dives in looking to finish! Naranja 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 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Ro!
During a confident post fight interview, Pate Ro 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinyl Tintley (ranked 1394 p4p, 1784 weight class) and John Karter (ranked 194 p4p, 242 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Karter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tintley takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tintley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tintley.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Karter.
A body shot lands from Karter.
Karter lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karter.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Karter.
Tintley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karter to keep the fight standing.
Tintley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tintley is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karter - that will leave a mark!
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Tintley's front leg but catches the back leg as Tintley tries to avoid it.
Karter circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tintley tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Karter wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Karter!
A victorious John Karter 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hataki (ranked 1210 p4p, 1936 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 117 p4p, 163 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kakashi Hataki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Hataki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hataki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hataki and sends Ivanovic crashing to the mat! Hataki follows him down to the mat - Ivanovic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Hataki winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic trying to control but Hataki postures up.
Ivanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hataki slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hataki lands a nice short elbow.
Hataki is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Hataki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hataki is looking for a kimura here.
Hataki 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.
Hataki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hataki looks to land a strike but Ivanovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hataki trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hataki throws a strike but Ivanovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanovic wants to stand but Hataki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hataki has his foot on Ivanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Hataki is retaining full guard.
Hataki is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hataki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hataki's legs - danger averted.
Hataki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hataki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hataki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanovic stacks Hataki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanovic!
Hataki wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Hataki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hataki tries to get the hooks in deep but Ivanovic pushed the leg off.
Hataki is persistently looking for the submission but Ivanovic is defending it well.
Hataki lands strikes to the head.
Hataki trying to control.
Hataki keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Hataki misses with an elbow to the head.
Ivanovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovic is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic'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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Hataki.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hataki.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanovic can do to turn this around?
Hataki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hataki.
Nice cross by Hataki.
Hataki lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hataki lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hataki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Hataki seems unphased.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Ivanovic slams his shin into Hataki's torso.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Ivanovic delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hataki throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Hataki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Hataki is rocked!
A jab lands there for Hataki.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hataki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic catches Hataki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Ivanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hataki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Hataki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hataki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kakashi Hataki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hataki misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hataki lands a jab.
Hataki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hataki looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Hataki had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hataki.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a solid body kick.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hataki scores with a three punch combo!
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hataki.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hataki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hataki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Hataki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Hataki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hataki off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hataki throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Hataki thuds a left hand into Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hataki is just out of range.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hataki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Hataki strikes.
Ivanovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hataki rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivanovic scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic slips a jab and a cross from Hataki.
Hataki tries to move into range but Ivanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hataki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hataki down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Hataki ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hataki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hataki lands a jab to Ivanovic's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hataki. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Hataki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hataki misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Hataki.
Ivanovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Hataki steps away.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hataki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hataki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Ivor Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 999 p4p, 721 weight class) and Tommy McCork (ranked 127 p4p, 93 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Falandas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feed the Machine. McCork is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McCork!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCork throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McCork tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but McCork manages to avoid the attempt.
McCork fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falandas sprawls well initially but McCork persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCork throws a strike but Falandas manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will McCork tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertis Falandas!
A relieved looking Mertis Falandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 583 p4p, 599 weight class) and Pelosi Davito (ranked 80 p4p, 84 weight class). Pelosi Davito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pelosi Davito!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davito.
Davito feints a counter leg kick.
Davito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Davito off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Davito.
Chai cracks Davito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Davito counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Davito counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
Davito slips a straight right by Chai.
Davito lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chai tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 429 p4p, 306 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 68 p4p, 53 weight class). Pandeya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clan In Da Front. Hernandez has chosen Journey - Only The Young as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Pandeya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Pandeya half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Saurabh Pandeya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Pandeya stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pandeya is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Pandeya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Pandeya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pandeya 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya 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.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
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.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Pandeya's brow.
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya looking to control.
Pandeya is looking for a triangle here but Hernandez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pandeya is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Pandeya is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pandeya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pandeya lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pandeya on his heels. He'll look to pass Pandeya's guard now, I'm sure.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Pandeya can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pandeya keeping control of the position.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Pandeya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Hernandez wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Pandeya trying to control from the bottom.
Pandeya wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Pandeya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hernandez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Pandeya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Pandeya won't allow it.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pandeya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya with a jab.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Pandeya scores with a body shot.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez slips a jab from Pandeya.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandeya, as that shot connected.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Pandeya sprawls well.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandeya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Pandeya didn't expect that.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Pandeya 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pandeya throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hernandez's body to avoid the submission. Hernandez has instead reached around Pandeya's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hernandez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!
Frank Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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