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RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Crane (ranked 25674 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Frank Griggs (ranked 448 p4p, 409 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Griggs!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Crane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griggs just manages to avoid it.
Crane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Crane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crane under the eye.
Griggs throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Griggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Griggs.
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!
Griggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Crane is just out of range.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griggs jabs at Crane's body.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Crane avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Griggs sprawls well.
Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Griggs pounces like a tiger and cracks Crane with a vicious hook! Crane is down but not out! Griggs follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Griggs!
Our winner, Frank Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Maynard (ranked 25815 p4p, 4258 weight class) and Temujin Choibalsan (ranked 520 p4p, 445 weight class). Cassius Maynard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Temujin Choibalsan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choibalsan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Choibalsan dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Choibalsan's head and hops out.
Choibalsan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maynard defends it nicely.
Cassius Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Choibalsan.
Maynard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Choibalsan on his heels. He'll look to pass Choibalsan's guard now, I'm sure.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Choibalsan blocks nicely.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choibalsan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Choibalsan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maynard's guard.
Choibalsan is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Choibalsan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Choibalsan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maynard has momentary wrist control but Choibalsan slips an elbow through the middle.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Choibalsan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choibalsan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Choibalsan postures up and lands a big shot to Maynard's brow.
Choibalsan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Choibalsan landing some decent shots from guard.
Maynard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Choibalsan escapes and throws Maynard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maynard is looking to reverse the position.
Choibalsan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maynard is trying to improve his position.
Maynard manages to get back to half guard.
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choibalsan is nestled in close to Maynard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choibalsan on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choibalsan pulls his head out easily.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maynard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maynard tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Choibalsan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choibalsan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Choibalsan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Choibalsan trying to control the action but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard looking for a kimura from the bottom but Choibalsan passes into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard tries to buck Choibalsan off but Choibalsan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choibalsan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Choibalsan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choibalsan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choibalsan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choibalsan's best efforts.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choibalsan is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Choibalsan drops an elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Choibalsan winds up and cracks Maynard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Choibalsan not doing much here.
Choibalsan lands with a punch from half guard.
Maynard with the active half guard here but Choibalsan passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choibalsan trying to control the action but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Choibalsan works to advance to full mount. Maynard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Choibalsan looking for a guillotine from mount but Maynard is having none of it.
Choibalsan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maynard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Maynard is in a horrible position here. Choibalsan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maynard can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Choibalsan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Choibalsan closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard, looking for a takedown. Choibalsan pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Choibalsan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maynard to the ground. Choibalsan is now in Maynard's guard.
Choibalsan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Choibalsan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choibalsan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Choibalsan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard working for a triangle but Choibalsan defends it easily.
Choibalsan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Choibalsan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choibalsan has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Choibalsan stands and throws Maynard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Choibalsan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard sneaks back into half guard.
Choibalsan is keen to just control but Maynard is a slippery customer.
Choibalsan working over Maynard with some ground and pound. Maynard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Choibalsan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Choibalsan working the head and body with strikes.
Choibalsan drops an elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Choibalsan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choibalsan pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Choibalsan lands a nice short elbow.
Choibalsan is trying to work for a kimura but Maynard is defending well.
Choibalsan slips a nice elbow through Maynard's hands, connecting with Maynard's forehead.
Choibalsan working over Maynard with some ground and pound. Maynard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Choibalsan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard has hold of Choibalsan's hands but Choibalsan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Choibalsan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maynard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maynard tries to get to full guard but Choibalsan has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Choibalsan lands a nice short elbow.
Choibalsan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maynard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maynard taking some punishment here, with Choibalsan in his half guard.
Choibalsan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choibalsan lands with a punch from half guard.
Choibalsan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choibalsan working Maynard over with strikes.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choibalsan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maynard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choibalsan winds up and cracks Maynard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Choibalsan wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Choibalsan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maynard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choibalsan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Choibalsan trying to pass the guard but Maynard defending well.
Choibalsan lands with a punch from half guard.
 Maynard is rocked!
Maynard taking some punishment here, with Choibalsan in his half guard.
Oh Maynard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Choibalsan.
Choibalsan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choibalsan passes to side control.
Maynard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Choibalsan working the head with strikes.
Choibalsan scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Choibalsan! That's hurt Maynard! Will he recover? Choibalsan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Choibalsan!
Temujin Choibalsan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Volkov (ranked 5391 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Carl Holmes (ranked 369 p4p, 324 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Holmes blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Holmes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Freakshow Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holmes digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Volkov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I would not like to be Volkov right now.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Holmes is trying to stick to Volkov's back but Volkov is turning into Holmes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holmes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Volkov.
Holmes wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Volkov trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes has control of Volkov's left arm, preventing Volkov from doing any damage.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes wants to clinch but Volkov slips to the side
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Holmes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Holmes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holmes throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carl Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Holmes.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holmes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Volkov to the mat. Volkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holmes sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Holmes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes postures up.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Volkov effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volkov.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Volkov, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Sergei Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Holmes.
Holmes pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holmes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Volkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Holmes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volkov lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
 It looks like Carl Holmes has been cut.
Volkov lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volkov.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes jumps guard but Volkov stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Volkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holmes regains guard immediately.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Volkov stops Holmes from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Volkov stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Volkov postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Volkov passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volkov is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
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.
Holmes trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.
Volkov pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
Holmes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Volkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Holmes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Holmes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Sergei Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkov defends it well.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes.
Volkov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes controlling the pace for now.
Holmes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holmes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Holmes's ribs.
Holmes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Volkov sprawls well initially but Holmes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov trying to control but Holmes postures up.
Volkov pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
Volkov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Sergei Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stalks Holmes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holmes's face. Holmes staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Holmes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov lands a front kick.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sergei Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Holmes.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Holmes's front leg but catches the back leg as Holmes tries to avoid it.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov lands a head kick!
Volkov rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Volkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Holmes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmes enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carl Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Volkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergei Volkov waved his t-shirt featuring Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Markus (ranked 3524 p4p, 4623 weight class) and Jaydon Hoffman (ranked 348 p4p, 412 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 Jaydon Hoffman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Markus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaydon Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffman gets the takedown into side control.
Markus tries to improve position but can't.
Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Markus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Markus.
Hoffman parries the strikes from Markus easily there. Markus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoffman to escape.
Hoffman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Markus is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoffman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Markus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hoffman!
Markus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markus lands with some strikes.
Markus trying to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Markus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
Markus with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoffman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
Markus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Hoffman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoffman and Markus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus dominated that round.
That's time! Markus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Markus misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
Markus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoffman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Markus.
Markus misses with a body shot
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dan Markus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.
Hoffman forces his way into half guard.
Markus pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Markus is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Markus's temple.
Hoffman is nestled in close to Markus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffman lands strikes from half guard.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but Markus dodges it nicely.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markus is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes.
Markus wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to pass to full mount but Markus defends it.
Hoffman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Markus with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Markus misses the target.
Jaydon Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Markus avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Markus misses the target.
Hoffman goes for a double leg but Markus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markus continues to drive forward.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Markus is having none of it.
Hoffman slips under a jab.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markus throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Some wild striking there from Hoffman.
Hoffman needs to keep his hands up - Markus had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Markus misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markus.
It looks like Jaydon Hoffman has been cut.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus, which made it look bad.
Markus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Hoffman.
Markus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
Markus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markus circles away.
Markus lands with an overhand left.
Hoffman shoots in but Markus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markus takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus misses with a hook.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markus scores with a nice right hand.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markus.
Nice sprawl there from Markus as Hoffman shoots in.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markus throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman dives in for a single leg takedown but Markus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Markus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Jab from Markus.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus, which made it look bad.
Markus throwing a counter right hand but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Markus misses with an uppercut.
Markus misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Markus does it's job there.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Markus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markus slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Markus throws a big counter combination but Hoffman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Markus misses its intended target.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Markus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Markus.
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markus misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Markus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markus 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Markus!
Dan Markus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atlantis Tovski (ranked 4256 p4p, 4557 weight class) and Kayne Tucker (ranked 452 p4p, 466 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Atlantis Tovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kayne Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tovski tries to clinch up
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing.
Tovski clinches up against the cage.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tovski is struggling to control the position.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovski.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tovski throws a head punch that misses.
Tovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kayne Tucker has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Our sources have told us that Tovski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tovski trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tovski stalls.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tucker is keeping busy.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Tovski.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker is working Tovski over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tovski looking to stall.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Tovski trying to land knees to the body.
Tovski looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tovski looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kayne Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kayne Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Tovski.
Atlantis Tovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tovski tries to clinch up.
Tovski tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tovski rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Tovski taking a breather.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atlantis Tovski.
Tovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kayne Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tucker misses with a looping left.
It looked like Tovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tovski clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
Atlantis Tovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tovski backwards.
Tovski misses with the head strike.
Tucker avoiding damage as Tovski throws knees to the body.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovski.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Tovski looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tovski blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tucker as Tovski tries to tie him up.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tovski tries to stall but Tucker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tovski has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tovski wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tovski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kayne Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kayne Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Tovski's shoulder, as Tovski tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tovski rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tovski blocking some punches.
Tovski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Tovski manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker is working Tovski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tovski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker won't allow Tovski to get back to his feet.
Tovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tovski wants to stand but Tucker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tovski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker wants to control but Tovski passes into side.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tovski is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Tovski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tovski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tucker to his feet.
Tovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tovski blocks a jab.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tovski blocks a jab.
Tovski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tovski tries to clinch but Tucker moves away
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tovski looks to clinch
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Tovski wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tovski closes the distance but Tucker moves to the side
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovski takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tovski taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kayne Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kayne Tucker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takashima Izanagi (ranked 2854 p4p, 25588 weight class) and Thierry Medza (ranked 354 p4p, 537 weight class). Thierry Medza 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashima Izanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thierry Medza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izanagi avoids the body shot from Medza.
Izanagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izanagi. That's going to slow Medza down.
Medza is looking to land body kicks.
Medza throws a jab when Izanagi was well out of range.
Medza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medza misses with an uppercut.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izanagi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Izanagi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medza cracks Izanagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Medza throws a jab but it's blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Medza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Medza looks to land a right hand but Izanagi moved out of range.
Izanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izanagi avoids the body shot from Medza.
Izanagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Medza just misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Izanagi cracks Medza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Medza lands.
Medza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Izanagi is looking for a counter combo.
Medza misses with a body kick.
Izanagi avoids a kick to the body.
Izanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izanagi scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Thierry Medza has been cut.
A head kick from Izanagi lands but Medza takes it in his stride.
Izanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Medza moves out of range easily.
Medza moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Medza lands an overhand right.
Medza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Izanagi in his tracks.
Izanagi is rocked!
Izanagi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medza drops Izanagi with a naaaaasty hook - Izanagi is in real trouble here! Medza dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thierry Medza!
Thierry Medza managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Squirrel Sportswear 🐿️, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Maker (ranked 2274 p4p, 2652 weight class) and Islam Magomedov (ranked 281 p4p, 324 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jay Maker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jay Maker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Maker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maker's waist but Maker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maker!
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.
Maker wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov cracks Maker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Maker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov cracks Maker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maker tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov cracks Maker with a big elbow.
Maker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maker is rocked!
Magomedov cracks Maker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Maker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazar Yurchon (ranked 3426 p4p, 1992 weight class) and Robin Robben (ranked 336 p4p, 204 weight class). Yurchon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smokin' [Nas]. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazar Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robin Robben!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robben throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a hook to the side of Robben's head but Robben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robben lands a jab to the nose.
Yurchon sizes up Robben with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robben gets a clinch.
A short right from Robben on the inside.
Yurchon breaks the clinch.
Yurchon lands a jab to Robben's midsection.
Robben looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurchon is just out of range.
Robben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robben tries to clinch but Yurchon moves out of range.
Yurchon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robben.
Robben drives through and clinches with Yurchon against the cage.
Robben lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yurchon backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Yurchon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Robben looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yurchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robben's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robben misses with some punches.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Robben.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robben.
Robben throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yurchons head.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Robben uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robben lands a right hand.
Robben lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurchon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
Robben blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Yurchon scores with a shoulder strike.
Robben scores with a shot to the side of Yurchon's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robben misses with some punches.
Robben blocking some punches.
Yurchon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robben darts in and clinches Yurchon up against the cage.
Robben working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robben blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Robben.
Robben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robben works on Yurchon's body with a couple of short punches.
Robben blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robben forces Yurchon back against the cage and clinches.
Yurchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robben.
Yurchon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robben controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robben.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Robben lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robben misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robben.
Yurchon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yurchon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robben.
A jab from Robben misses.
Robben takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yurchon misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robben rushes Yurchon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robben blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon breaks from the clinch.
Yurchon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robben instigates a clinch.
Robben scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robben lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Robben.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robben.
Yurchon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Robben.
Robben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Robben.
Yurchon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robben's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robben creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robben darts in and clinches Yurchon up against the cage.
A short left from Yurchon.
A head punch on the inside from Robben fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robben controls his hands.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Robben.
Yurchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
Robben blocks an uppercut.
Robben pushes Yurchon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yurchon gets through Robben's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robben has him pressed against the cage.
Robben lands with a light punch inside.
Robben lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon is breathing heavily.
Yurchon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robben gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yurchon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
Robben lands a body shot.
Robben presses Yurchon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robben pushes Yurchon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Yurchon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robben lands with a short shot to the head.
Yurchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Robben dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robben rushes Yurchon and presses him up against the cage.
Robben lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robben misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robben.
Robben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurchon breaks from the clinch.
Nazar Yurchon is winning the standup battle so far.
Yurchon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robben scores with a jab to the body.
Robben sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Yurchon's defenses. It connects perfectly with Yurchon's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robin Robben!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzesimir Boryszko (ranked 1909 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Alex Chito (ranked 197 p4p, 248 weight class). Alex Chito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzesimir Boryszko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Chito!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chito misses with a low kick.
Chito throws a jab but it's blocked by Boryszko.
Boryszko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boryszko misses with a body shot.
Chito cracks Boryszko with a good jab.
Alex Chito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chito looks to land a combination. Boryszko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Boryszko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chito doesn't seem phased though.
Chito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boryszko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chito misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boryszko.
Boryszko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chito.
Boryszko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boryszko manages to avoid it.
Boryszko instigates a clinch.
Chito scores with a shot to the side of Boryszko's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boryszko.
Boryszko digs a right hand into Chito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chito's gas tank.
Chito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boryszko works on Chito's body with a couple of short punches.
Boryszko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a body punch.
Chito looks winded!
Boryszko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boryszko.
A short uppercut from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boryszko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boryszko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chito or not.
Boryszko lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryszko lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a body punch.
Boryszko lands with a left to the head.
Boryszko lands a shoulder strike.
Boryszko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chito backwards.
 Chito is rocked!
Boryszko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chito or not.
Chito is still on wobbly legs! Can Boryszko finish him?
Boryszko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Boryszko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boryszko creates a bit of distance for himself, with Chito pressed up against the cage and cracks Chito with a massive uppercut! Chito goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Boryszko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzesimir Boryszko!
Krzesimir Boryszko retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Krzesimir Boryszko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Moore (ranked 1251 p4p, 2249 weight class) and Joao Alvarez (ranked 157 p4p, 260 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Joao Alvarez has been cut.
A short right from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Alvarez looks winded!
Moore presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Moore works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moore.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Alvarez as the two fighters clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Alvarez cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Alvarez is countered with a crisp right hand from Moore that sends him to the canvas! Moore follows him to the mat into side control.
Alvarez is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alvarez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Moore yanks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Moore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Monty Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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