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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Stylez (ranked 3270 p4p, 3575 weight class) and Jay Meadows (ranked 363 p4p, 388 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Stylez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stylez.
Meadows scores with a jab to the body.
Meadows throws a poor cross that misses
and Stylez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stylez has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meadows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meadows throws a body shot but no joy.
Stylez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meadows swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meadows has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stylez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stylez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meadows was well out of range. Poor timing from Stylez.
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Stylez avoids the body shot from Meadows.
Meadows throws an off balance right hand
and Stylez counters with a takedown into side control.
Meadows throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stylez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meadows.
Meadows misses with a hook.
Stylez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meadows throws a hook but Stylez avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meadows misses with a straight left.
Stylez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stylez lunges at Meadows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meadows's hand.
Meadows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stylez.
Stylez moves out of range as Meadows strikes.
Meadows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stylez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stylez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stylez checks a leg kick.
Meadows looks to throw the jab but Stylez is out of range.
Meadows misses with a looping right.
Stylez ducks under a wild hook from Meadows.
Meadows throws a jab but it's blocked by Stylez.
Meadows goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meadows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meadows lands an overhand right.
Meadows throws a lazy head kick
and Stylez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meadows tries to break free but Stylez pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stylez lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stylez as the two fighters clinch.
Stylez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Meadows on the inside.
Meadows misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Stylez.
Stylez lands with a light punch inside.
Stylez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stylez lands an elbow inside that Meadows shrugs off.
 It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut.
Stylez has Meadows pressed against the cage, preventing Meadows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stylez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stylez pushes Meadows against the cage. Stylez is working some dirty boxing. Stylez pushes off with a quick right hook! Meadows goes down! Meadows tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stylez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Stylez!
Bubba Stylez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Merchant (ranked 2559 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Lane Hedley (ranked 291 p4p, 253 weight class). Merchant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- Pass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Merchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merchant loads up on a big right hand but Hedley slips the punch.
Merchant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merchant misses with a body punch
and Hedley counters with a right hand to the body.
Hedley moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.
Merchant digs a good body shot into Hedley's ribs.
Merchant looks to land a left hand but Hedley moved out of range nicely.
Hedley misses with a looping left.
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hedley!
Hedley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merchant feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Merchant throws a shot from downtown. Hedley moves away and avoids it.
Hedley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Merchant's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedley. Merchant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merchant checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Hedley misses.
Hedley lands a jab to Merchant's midsection.
Hedley misses with a leg kick.
Merchant throws a jab when Hedley was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedley! But no joy.
Merchant shoots in and bounces Hedley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hedley has control of Merchant's left arm, preventing Merchant from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant won't allow Hedley to sweep him here.
Hedley seems keen to control Merchant's posture.
Merchant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hedley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley misses with a low kick.
Merchant attempts a counter takedown but Hedley avoids it well and moves away.
Hedley misses with a looping right.
Merchant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedley throws a body kick that misses
and Merchant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hedley's guard.
Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.
Merchant trying to control but Hedley is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Merchant is fighting to break Hedley's control of his arms but Hedley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.
Merchant 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.
Merchant trying to control but Hedley is working from the bottom.
Hedley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hedley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merchant misses with a looping left.
Merchant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hedley looks to score with a jab to the body but Merchant is just out of range.
Hedley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merchant manages to avoid it.
Merchant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merchant showed some decent athleticism there.
Merchant throwing shots but Hedley is blocking nicely.
Hedley is trying to control but can't.
Merchant throwing shots but Hedley is blocking nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hedley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchant is looking to advance position but Hedley won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merchant lands a nice short elbow.
Hedley tries to get to full guard but Merchant has control of the leg.
Merchant is taking a breather. Hedley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merchant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merchant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hedley's head.
Hedley manages to get to full guard.
Hedley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Hedley keeps moving.
That's eight 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.
Merchant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hedley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merchant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hedley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedley throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Lane Hedley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedley takes a swing at Merchant's ribcage but misses.
Merchant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Hedley
and Merchant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hedley won't be happy with that.
Hedley is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merchant throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Merchant cracks Hedley with a big elbow.
Hedley wants to control but Merchant postures up.
Hedley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Merchant working away.
Merchant landing a few strikes.
Hedley parries the strikes from Merchant easily there. Merchant is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hedley to escape.
Merchant lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchant working away.
Merchant is looking to take a break and control but Hedley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Merchant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Hedley catches Merchant right on the button with a cross.
Merchant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedley.
Hedley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merchant ducks under a wild hook from Hedley.
Merchant throws a looping overhand right but Hedley ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hedley.
Hedley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hedley jabs Merchant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hedley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hedley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Merchant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merchant slips a straight right by Hedley.
Hedley misses with a head kick.
Merchant attempts a counter takedown but Hedley avoids it well and moves away.
Merchant misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Hedley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merchant misses with a body shot.
Hedley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Merchant throws a hook but Hedley avoids it easily.
Hedley missing with a left hand there. Merchant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merchant throws a hook but Hedley avoids it easily.
Merchant blocks a head kick by Hedley.
Merchant throws a lazy right hand but Hedley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hedley throws a big shot that misses.
Merchant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hedley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merchant.
Merchant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hedley finds it's way round the side to connect with Merchant's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merchant gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant is nestled in close to Hedley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Merchant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Merchant wants to free his trapped foot but Hedley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedley keeps working.
Merchant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merchant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hedley is doing well to control the position and prevent Merchant from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchant trying to control the action but Hedley is working from the bottom.
Merchant lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedley is trying to get back to full guard.
Hedley is holding on to half guard well.
Hedley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Merchant controlling the pace.
Hedley is not content to let Merchant control the position.
Hedley trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merchant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merchant lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merchant.
Hedley is looking to control Merchant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedley avoid being mounted?
Merchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedley keeps working.
Merchant is taking a breather. Hedley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Merchant misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merchant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedley to the mat! Hedley manages to get full guard.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merchant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merchant throwing strikes from guard but Hedley blocks nicely.
Hedley keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
Hedley is trying to control the position but Merchant postures up.
Merchant preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedley is on top in guard.
Merchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedley defends well.
Hedley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hedley has managed to get both his arms back between Merchant's legs - danger averted.
Hedley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hedley trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hedley controlling from the top position.
Merchant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hedley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Merchant.
Merchant keeps Hedley under control for a moment.
Merchant tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Merchant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merchant is looking for a sweep.
Merchant prevents Hedley from improving position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hedley misses with a leg kick.
Hedley looks to land a left hand but Merchant moved out of range nicely.
Hedley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Merchant feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedley's head.
Merchant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hedley's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lane Hedley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hedley with the inside leg kick.
Hedley throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merchant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Hedley does no damage.
Merchant looks for a takedown but Hedley sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedley! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merchant is defended easily by Hedley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedley throws a hook to the side of Merchant's head but Merchant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merchant. Hedley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hedley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merchant misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedley throws out a leg kick but Merchant moves out of range and Hedley only half commits.
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedley's corner calls for a 1-2. Hedley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Merchant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merchant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Merchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedley throws a leg kick
and Merchant counters with a shoot takedown. Hedley fights it but they end up in guard.
Hedley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Merchant has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Hedley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hedley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Devon Merchant's cut is getting worse.
Merchant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hedley is defending well.
Hedley tries to throw a body punch but Merchant avoids it by throwing Hedley back against the cage.
Hedley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merchant looking for a takedown.
Hedley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merchant backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hedley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hedley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Hedley as the two fighters clinch.
Hedley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Merchant blocking some punches.
Merchant effectively controlling the action here.
Merchant is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchant being controlled against the cage.
Merchant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hedley dips to his left and cracks Merchant with an uppercut!
Merchant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedley.
Merchant feinted with a counter takedown.
Hedley misses with a low kick.
Merchant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Hedley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merchant doesn't seem phased though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merchant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hedley throws a head kick but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hedley sprawls and moves away.
Hedley slips a straight right by Merchant.
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
Merchant misses with a left hand
and Hedley counters with a straight right hand.
Hedley misses with a hook
and Merchant counters with a takedown into side control.
Merchant takes a little break here. Hedley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hedley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merchant's best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merchant drops an elbow to the side of Hedley's head.
Merchant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hedley is trying to get back to full guard.
Merchant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Merchant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merchant trying to control from half guard but Hedley is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merchant in particular looking to stall.
Merchant wants to free his trapped foot but Hedley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hedley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merchant.
Merchant prevents Hedley from improving his position.
Hedley is holding on to half guard well.
Merchant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hedley is trying to maintain the position but Merchant is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merchant walks into a straight right hand from Hedley.
That's eight 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.
A slow jab from Hedley misses its intended target.
Merchant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merchant shoots in for a takedown but Hedley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hedley lands with a nice combination. Merchant backs away looking to recover.
Hedley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merchant.
Hedley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hedley lunges at Merchant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Merchant's hand.
Devon Merchant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hedley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Merchant is rocked!
Merchant throws a hook to the side of Hedley's head but Hedley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Merchant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merchant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hedley counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Merchant! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lane Hedley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 2570 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Rolando Delgado (ranked 294 p4p, 215 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolando Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen tries to clinch up but Delgado circles away and keeps his distance.
Vayrynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delgado manages to avoid it.
Delgado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Rolando Delgado has been cut.
Delgado staying out of range there.
Vayrynen looks to throw the jab but Delgado is out of range.
Delgado throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen swings widly with a right hand
and Delgado counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vayrynen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch
and Delgado counters with a nice leg kick.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delgado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vayrynen counters with a shoot takedown. Delgado fights it but they end up in guard.
Delgado is looking to stand up but Vayrynen isn't so interested in that idea.
Vayrynen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vayrynen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vayrynen stops Delgado from standing up.
Delgado wriggles free and stands up.
Vayrynen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delgado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vayrynen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delgado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado throws a leg kick but Vayrynen checks it.
Vayrynen tries to counter with a takedown but Delgado is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen moves out of range of the leg kick from Delgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vayrynen lands an overhand right.
Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vayrynen tries a head kick but it misses.
Delgado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vayrynen avoids the body shot from Delgado.
Vayrynen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delgado misses with a double jab
and Vayrynen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vayrynen controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delgado manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vayrynen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vayrynen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vayrynen.
Delgado has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Delgado misses with a body punch.
Vayrynen manages to pull guard.
Delgado is looking to stand up but Vayrynen won't let him.
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vayrynen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well.
Delgado gets to his feet - Vayrynen follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen is looking to clinch.
Vayrynen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delgado at a distance.
Delgado misses the shot to the body.
Vayrynen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vayrynen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vayrynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Delgado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vayrynen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delgado scrambles back to his feet.
Delgado lands a body shot.
Delgado throws a lazy head kick
and Vayrynen counters with a stiff right hand.
Delgado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Vayrynen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Delgado wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vayrynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Delgado is retaining full guard.
Delgado wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vayrynen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delgado's head.
Vayrynen 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.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Delgado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vayrynen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Delgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Delgado fails to land.
Delgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Delgado.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to work over Vayrynen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delgado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delgado blocks an uppercut.
Vayrynen successfully pulls guard.
Vayrynen has a closed guard, preventing Delgado from standing up.
Delgado wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Vayrynen's closed guard. He's half up but Vayrynen has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Vayrynen pivots and extends the arm, Delgado falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Vayrynen! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paavo Vayrynen!
A very excited looking Paavo Vayrynen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Samuel (ranked 1675 p4p, 3036 weight class) and John Henry Holliday (ranked 198 p4p, 340 weight class). John Henry Holliday has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deebo Samuel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deebo Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Henry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samuel moves out of range of the body kick from Holliday.
Holliday scores with a punch to the head.
Holliday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a crisp right that sends Samuel to the canvas! Holliday follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Greyson (ranked 1490 p4p, 2289 weight class) and Jambo Nagato (ranked 186 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Greyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jambo Nagato!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Nagato as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Mickey Greyson has been cut.
A nice combination there by Greyson.
It looks like Jambo Nagato has been cut.
Nagato cracks Greyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greyson lands a head shot.
Nagato misses with a straight left.
Greyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greyson tries to clinch but Nagato is having none of it.
Nagato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greyson slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagato counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagato.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greyson tries a body shot but Nagato blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagato.
Nagato prevents a body shot from Greyson.
Greyson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagato manages to break the clinch.
Greyson throws a lazy right hand but Nagato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagato misses with an uppercut.
Nagato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagato misses with a hook.
Jambo Nagato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Nagato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Nagato catches Greyson right on the button with a cross.
Greyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagato.
Greyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagato moves away.
Greyson throws a hook but Nagato blocks it.
Nagato lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagato loads up on a big right hand but Greyson slips the punch.
Greyson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagato looks to score with a jab to the body but Greyson is just out of range.
Nagato is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nagato slips a straight right by Greyson.
A nice side step and Nagato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagato scores with a punch to the head.
Mickey Greyson's cut is getting worse.
Greyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Greyson misses the target.
Nagato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greyson.
Nagato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greyson defending well as Nagato loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Nagato there.
Greyson tries to clinch up.
Nagato throws out a counter right but Greyson avoids it with no problem.
Nagato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagato misses the shot to the body.
Greyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagato connects with a right hand. Greyson shakes it off.
Nagato is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Greyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nagato walks into a stiff left hand from Greyson.
Greyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagato counters with a crisp right hand that drops Greyson! Nagato lets Greyson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Greyson is rocked!
Mickey Greyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyson ducks into an uppercut from Nagato and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambo Nagato!
A very excited looking Jambo Nagato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Léo Saint-Clair (ranked 1368 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Keanu Marlin (ranked 171 p4p, 205 weight class). Saint-Clair comes to the cage accompanied by Seine Saint-Denis Style - Suprême NTM. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Léo Saint-Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keanu Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint-Clair instigates a clinch.
Marlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marlin backwards.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint-Clair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlin's efforts to push away.
Marlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin.
Marlin tries to move into range but Saint-Clair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice body shot.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Saint-Clair is out of range.
Marlin works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint-Clair tries to clinch but Marlin moves away
and Marlin counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Saint-Clair does it's job there.
Saint-Clair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saint-Clair's hands.
Saint-Clair ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Marlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Saint-Clair is controlling him.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Marlin throws a head punch that misses.
Marlin misses with some punches.
Marlin working hard to break the clinch.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint-Clairs head.
Marlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a nice right hand that sends Saint-Clair toppling to the canvas! Saint-Clair scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marlin finish him?!
Saint-Clair is rocked!
It looks like Léo Saint-Clair has been cut.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Saint-Clair's head, knocking him out cold! Marlin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keanu Marlin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Messing (ranked 863 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 109 p4p, 148 weight class). Yobachukwu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hate Me Now. On his way into the cage it seems that Gerard Messing has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gerard Messing 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Messing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yobachukwu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Messing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yobachukwu working away.
Messing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yobachukwu controls the position from side control.
Messing sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yobachukwu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Messing controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yobachukwu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yobachukwu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Messing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Messing wants to sweep but no luck.
Yobachukwu trying to control but Messing is working from the bottom.
Yobachukwu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Messing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yobachukwu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yobachukwu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yobachukwu trying to control but Messing is working from the bottom.
Messing looking for a sweep. Not yet Messing, not yet.
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.
Yobachukwu tries to stand but Messing is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yobachukwu misses with the combination.
Messing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yobachukwu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Messing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messing appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yobachukwu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yobachukwu wants to clinch up but Messing keeps it at a distance.
Yobachukwu misses with a wild body shot.
Yobachukwu misses with a few strikes there.
Yobachukwu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yobachukwu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Yobachukwu is keeping the position.
Messing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Messing connects with a decent elbow.
Messing wants to control but Yobachukwu is keeping him busy.
Yobachukwu trying to remain calm as Messing controls from the top position.
Messing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Messing working the body and head with strikes.
Messing looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yobachukwu is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Yobachukwu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Messing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yobachukwu has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messing wants to control but Yobachukwu is keeping him busy.
Yobachukwu trying to remain calm as Messing controls from the top position.
Messing working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Messing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Messing misses with the ground and pound.
Messing trying to control the position but Yobachukwu is working away.
Messing cracks Yobachukwu with a big elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Messing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Messing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yobachukwu can't do much from the bottom here.
Yobachukwu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Messing looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yobachukwu is avoiding damage well.
Messing tries to score with some ground and pound. Yobachukwu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Messing throwing strikes but Yobachukwu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Messing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yobachukwu wants to control but Messing is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Messing tries to improve position but can't.
Yobachukwu in the domination position with Messing hanging on.
Messing can't do much from the bottom here.
Messing manages to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu is controlling the pace.
Yobachukwu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Messing looking for submissions off his back.
Yobachukwu wants to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yobachukwu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Yobachukwu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yobachukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Messing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yobachukwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Messing half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yobachukwu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messing circles away quickly and effectively.
Yobachukwu avoids the body shot from Messing.
Yobachukwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
Messing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yobachukwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yobachukwu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Messing was covering up waiting for the punch and Yobachukwu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yobachukwu stopping the sweep attempt from Messing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu trying to control the position from guard on top but Messing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Messing working for a triangle but Yobachukwu defends it easily.
Yobachukwu tries to stand but Messing is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akubundu Yobachukwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerard Messing'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 fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Messing.
Akubundu Yobachukwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yobachukwu slaps away a takedown attempt from Messing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yobachukwu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yobachukwu tries to clinch
and Messing counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yobachukwu!
Yobachukwu defending against the ground and pound.
Yobachukwu is pushing Messing's head away, looking to escape. Messing manages to hold on to the position though.
Messing landing a few strikes.
Yobachukwu being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yobachukwu taking a bit of punishment here - Messing scoring with strikes.
Messing trying to control the position but Yobachukwu is working away.
Yobachukwu parries the strikes from Messing easily there. Messing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yobachukwu to escape.
Messing 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.
An elbow from Messing crashes against the mat.
Messing throws an elbow but Yobachukwu slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yobachukwu is not content to let Messing control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Messing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Messing goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yobachukwu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Messing's guard! Nice work there by Yobachukwu!
Messing looking for a guillotine here but Yobachukwu defends easily.
Messing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yobachukwu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messing controlling the position.
Messing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messing is on top in guard.
Messing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Messing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Messing wants to control from the top but Yobachukwu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Messing throws a strike but Yobachukwu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Messing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Messing has his foot on Yobachukwu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yobachukwu works his way back into a safe position though.
Yobachukwu won't allow Messing to sweep him here.
Yobachukwu is looking to stand up but Messing won't let him.
Yobachukwu trying to control but Messing is working from the bottom.
Yobachukwu wants to stand and escape but instead Messing has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Messing wants to control from the top but Yobachukwu keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messing controlling from the top position.
Gerard Messing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yobachukwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yobachukwu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ruttos gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Messing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yobachukwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's six 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.
Messing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yobachukwu's head.
Messing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yobachukwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yobachukwu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Messing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yobachukwu defends well and Messing ends up having to push Yobachukwu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Messing's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yobachukwu manages to break the clinch.
Messing cracks Yobachukwu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Messing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yobachukwu wants to clinch.
Yobachukwu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Messing connects with the punch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Messing shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yobachukwu is trying to defend but Messing finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Messing trying to control from half guard but Yobachukwu is working away.
Yobachukwu trying to control here.
Messing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Messing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yobachukwu defends it well.
Messing is trying to control. Yobachukwu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Messing passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yobachukwu!
Yobachukwu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Messing with shots to the head and body - Yobachukwu looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Messing wants to control the pace but Yobachukwu is squirming around nicely.
Messing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That has opened up Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut even more.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Messing goes for an armbar but Yobachukwu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yobachukwu rushes Messing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Messing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yobachukwu gets caught flat footed, as Messing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Messing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yobachukwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Messing dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Messing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yobachukwu circles away.
Yobachukwu throws a push kick but Messing slaps the foot to one side.
Messing slips a jab and a cross from Yobachukwu.
Messing scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yobachukwu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yobachukwu did well to prevent Messing getting side control.
Yobachukwu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Messing keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Yobachukwu fails to land.
Yobachukwu manages to break the clinch.
Yobachukwu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yobachukwu slips under a jab.
Yobachukwu avoids the body shot from Messing.
Yobachukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yobachukwu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Messing is in Yobachukwu's guard.
Messing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Messing is fighting to break Yobachukwu's control of his arms but Yobachukwu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yobachukwu keeping moving, preventing Messing from controlling successfully.
Messing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yobachukwu dives on top into guard.
Messing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yobachukwu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Messing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yobachukwu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yobachukwu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Messing defends well and Yobachukwu ends up having to push Messing into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Messing connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yobachukwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yobachukwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messing.
Yobachukwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yobachukwu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yobachukwu cracks Messing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu misses with a double jab
and Messing counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yobachukwu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yobachukwu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Messing manages to mount him!
Messing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Messing tries to control but Yobachukwu wriggling away.
Yobachukwu wants to get back to his feet.
Messing throws a sloppy strike and Yobachukwu uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Yobachukwu has ended up in Messing's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu wanted to stand there but Messing had control of the position.
Messing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yobachukwu is one step ahead there.
Messing is looking for a triangle but Yobachukwu pushes his legs off easily.
Yobachukwu controlling from the top position.
Messing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Messing trying to control but Yobachukwu is working from the bottom.
Messing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yobachukwu seems keen to control Messing's posture.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Yobachukwu is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Messing working some strikes from top position.
Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerard Messing!
Gerard Messing decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krasimir Mihaylov (ranked 447 p4p, 752 weight class) and Alexev Savinov (ranked 64 p4p, 97 weight class). Savinov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HonestKey- Point A kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krasimir Mihaylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mihaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savinov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a big counter combination but Savinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Savinov
and Mihaylov counters with a leg kick.
Mihaylov tries to land a leg kick but Savinov saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savinov! But no joy.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mihaylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mihaylov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Mihaylov pulls Savinov into guard.
Mihaylov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mihaylov has his foot on Savinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Savinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mihaylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savinov has managed to get both his arms back between Mihaylov's legs - danger averted.
Savinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savinov stopping the sweep attempt from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mihaylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mihaylov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihaylov is looking for a triangle but Savinov pushes his legs off easily.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihaylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov keeping moving, preventing Savinov from controlling successfully.
Mihaylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savinov is one step ahead there.
Savinov passes Mihaylov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihaylov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savinov tries to stand but Mihaylov is controlling from the bottom.
Savinov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Savinov defends it easily.
Savinov trying to control but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
Mihaylov looking for a guillotine here but Savinov defends easily.
Savinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savinov trying to control but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mihaylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savinov's guard.
Savinov is trying to keep Mihaylov in close.
Mihaylov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Savinov has his hands on Mihaylov's head, controlling the position.
Savinov keeping full guard, as Mihaylov tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Mihaylov from controlling successfully.
Savinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savinov gets tackled into the cage by Mihaylov. Mihaylov maintains the clinch.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov lands with a right to the head.
Mihaylov avoids a wild elbow strike from Savinov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savinov smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Savinov delivers a nice body kick.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Savinov circles away.
Savinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Savinov saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihaylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Savinov off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Savinov right on the button with a cross.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a solid leg kick but Savinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mihaylov.
Savinov throws a body kick that misses.
Mihaylov throws a front kick aimed at Savinov's knee but Savinov avoids it well.
Savinov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Savinov.
Savinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savinov takes a step back to recover.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov clobbers Savinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savinov lands a left and a right that send Mihaylov crashing to the mat, dazed. Savinov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick which misses Savinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Savinov tries to avoid it.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Savinov tries to bum rush Mihaylov with a series of wild strikes but Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Savinov just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Mihaylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krasimir Mihaylov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mihaylov misses with a straight right.
Savinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Savinov right on the button with a cross.
Savinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mihaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savinov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov lands a jab to Savinov's midsection.
Mihaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihaylov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mihaylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savinov throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mihaylov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Savinov misses with an uppercut
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Mihaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savinov is just out of range.
Mihaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mihaylov scores with the left hand. Savinov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savinov under the eye.
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!
Savinov misses with a kick to the body.
Mihaylov lands a left and a right that send Savinov crashing to the mat, dazed. Mihaylov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Savinov keeps Mihaylov at a distance using the push kick.
Savinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mihaylov lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov rushes Savinov and presses him up against the cage.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Savinov.
Mihaylov with a nice cross.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Mihaylov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSavinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savinov throws the kick towards the body but Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Savinov back into the cage.
Savinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savinov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savinov has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savinov lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov's head back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Savinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Savinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a series of wild punches.
Savinov throws a fast counter high kick but Mihaylov manages to duck under it in time.
Savinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savinov is able to avoid easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands a head kick!
Mihaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Savinov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Savinov moves out of range.
Mihaylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savinov in his tracks.
Savinov throws a body kick that misses.
Mihaylov rushes Savinov and presses him up against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savinov breaks from the clinch.
Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Savinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihaylov clinches.
Mihaylov dodges an elbow strike from Savinov.
Mihaylov lands with a right to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savinov.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mihaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Savinov controls the action.
Mihaylov lands a body punch.
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savinov to keep the fight standing.
Savinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savinov is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savinov smiles and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Savinov.
A lazy body kick from Savinov
and Mihaylov counters with a body kick.
Savinov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Savinov thuds his shin into the meat of Mihaylov's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savinov scores with a nice body kick.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Savinov.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Savinov looks to move away, Mihaylov throws a big counter combo but Savinov just gets out of the way.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Savinov.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savinov.
Savinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Mihaylov.
Savinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov throws a big counter combination but Savinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mihaylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savinov defending well as Mihaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Savinov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mihaylov's head.
Savinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a thumping low kick.
Mihaylov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov jumps guard but Savinov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov dodges an elbow strike from Savinov.
Savinov cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Savinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mihaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Savinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savinov tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Mihaylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savinov takes a shot to the head.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch.
Mihaylov darts in trying to clinch
and Savinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savinov's sensitive parts.
Mihaylov throws a wild body kick that Savinov sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Mihaylov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Savinov moves out of range.
Mihaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savinov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Krasimir Mihaylov's cut is getting worse.
Savinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savinov.
Mihaylov with a nice calf kick.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Savinov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov jabs Mihaylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov scores with a punch to the head.
Savinov misses with a body kick.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov darts in and clinches Savinov up against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savinov smiles and moves away.
Alexev Savinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mihaylov misses
and Savinov counters with a head kick that drops Mihaylov to the mat! Mihaylov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savinov.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savinov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Savinov is avoiding it.
Savinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Savinov keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Savinov.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
Mihaylov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savinov misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Savinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mihaylov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Mihaylov lands but Savinov takes it in his stride.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick but Savinov moved away.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Savinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mihaylov's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mihaylov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savinov.
Savinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mihaylov punishes Savinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savinov looks to land a body kick but Mihaylov moved away.
Mihaylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savinov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mihaylov gets a clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Savinov prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Savinov controls his hands.
Savinov misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Savinov.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savinov working hard to break the clinch.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Savinov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Krasimir Mihaylov.
Well Mihaylov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krasimir Mihaylov!
Krasimir Mihaylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axmed Abdullah (ranked 221 p4p, 927 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 32 p4p, 114 weight class). Sparr has chosen OH NO! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axmed Abdullah !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah .
Abdullah gets a takedown into half guard.
Sparr trying to hold on to Abdullah 's head to control him but Abdullah postures up.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Sparr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparr.
Abdullah chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdullah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdullah is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdullah is one step ahead there.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abdullah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparr working for a triangle but Abdullah defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparr managing to control the position.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah cracks Sparr with a solid left hand.
Sparr has an active guard here but Abdullah has managed to pass into half guard.
Sparr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparr is looking to improve his position.
Abdullah is thwarting Sparr's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Abdullah .
Sparr trying to control but Abdullah postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdullah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparr actively working from the bottom here.
Sparr wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sparr keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah wants to take a breather but Sparr is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdullah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdullah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Abdullah .
Abdullah misses with a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Abdullah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Abdullah !
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
Sparr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdullah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdullah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah cracks Sparr with a solid left hand.
Sparr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abdullah looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Abdullah advances position into side control!
Sparr trying to control but Abdullah flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sparr is in bad spot here.
Abdullah has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sparr.
Sparr tries to escape the position.
Abdullah doesn't have the hooks in and Sparr manages to turn into his guard.
Sparr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdullah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Abdullah is keeping the position.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Abdullah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Abdullah !
Abdullah trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Abdullah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abdullah controlling from the top position.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah works over Sparr with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axmed Abdullah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sparr misses with a hook.
Abdullah cracks Sparr with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Abdullah . Beautiful body shot.
Abdullah clinches with his opponent.
Abdullah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abdullah is defending well.
Abdullah misses with a body punch.
Abdullah misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Abdullah .
A short body shot lands from Abdullah as the two fighters clinch.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abdullah wants to take the fight to the mat but Sparr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axmed Abdullah . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah can't find room to land a body shot as Sparr controls the action.
A short right from Abdullah .
Sparr working aggressively here.
Abdullah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Abdullah .
Sparr misses with some punches.
Sparr can't get the takedown.
Sparr is trying to break free.
Abdullah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdullah has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sparr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Abdullah tries to keep control of the position but Sparr is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah keeps control of the position easily here as Sparr tries to buck him off.
Axmed Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparr is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparr breaks Abdullah 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdullah looking to control but Sparr passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr trying to control from Abdullah 's half guard. Abdullah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sparr passes Abdullah 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparr wants to pass to mount but Abdullah is defending the position.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparr is trying to control. Abdullah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abdullah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparr is working away from the top position though.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Abdullah is working away.
Sparr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abdullah is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparr controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah throws a head kick that misses.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparr can do to turn this around?
Abdullah throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Sparr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparr slips a straight right by Abdullah .
Abdullah throws a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown. Abdullah fights it but they end up in guard.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdullah has wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Abdullah blocks nicely.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Abdullah blocks nicely.
Sparr throws a strike but Abdullah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sparr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Abdullah defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdullah defends well.
Sparr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sparr wants to take a breather but Abdullah is having none of it.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr is thwarting Abdullah 's attempts to control the position.
Sparr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Abdullah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Abdullah !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Sparr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sparr avoids it.
Sparr misses with a hook. Abdullah ducked under it nicely.
Abdullah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sparr avoids it.
Abdullah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sparr lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdullah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdullah feints and then cracks Sparr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparr down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sparr.
Abdullah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abdullah defends it well.
Sparr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
Sparr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdullah under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah avoids the body shot from Sparr.
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Axmed Abdullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparr feints the counter takedown.
Sparr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abdullah works the jab nicely.
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Abdullah throws a leg kick which misses Sparr's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparr tries to avoid it.
Jab from Abdullah .
Sparr looks to throw the jab but Abdullah is out of range.
Abdullah wants to clinch but Sparr slips to the side
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr is trying to ground and pound but Abdullah uses the momentary lack of control by Sparr to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdullah is just riding it out for now. Sparr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdullah defending well though.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr looks to land a strike but Abdullah avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sparr looking to pass the guard.
Abdullah controlling the position.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axmed Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abdullah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparr wants a takedown but no success here.
Abdullah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Abdullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparr controls his hands.
Sparr prevents a body shot from Abdullah .
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr prevents a body shot from Abdullah .
Abdullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abdullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparr misses with some punches.
Abdullah works on Sparr's body with a couple of short punches.
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparr controls his hands.
Abdullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparr's elbow.
Abdullah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdullah can't get the takedown.
Sparr wants to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is leaning against Sparr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdullah .
Sparr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdullah stops a takedown attempt from Sparr.
Abdullah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdullah .
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdullah misses with a body punch.
Abdullah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike.
Abdullah has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sparr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Abdullah scores with punches to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sparr breaks Abdullah 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr is looking to pass into half guard but Abdullah pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abdullah is in guard.
Abdullah connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdullah has passed into half guard!
Abdullah is nestled in close to Sparr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparr gets full guard.
Sparr trying to keep a closed guard but Abdullah is proving a slippery customer.
Abdullah won't allow Sparr to sweep him here.
Sparr is trying to hold Abdullah in close to prevent damage but Abdullah has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdullah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdullah wants to control but Sparr is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdullah wants to take a breather but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Sparr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdullah takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axmed Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdullah 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 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axmed Abdullah !
A relieved looking Axmed Abdullah 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abelardo De Leon (ranked 413 p4p, 312 weight class) and Rabies Raivo (ranked 59 p4p, 44 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Leon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabies Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon throws the left hand but Raivo avoids the punch easily.
Raivo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Leon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raivo slips a jab from De Leon.
De Leon throws a poor cross that misses
and Raivo counters with a good, hard body kick but De Leon shrugs it off.
De Leon tries to keep at a distance but Raivo has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Leon wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Leon's elbow.
De Leon blocks an uppercut.
De Leon pushes Raivo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Leon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo lands a head shot.
De Leon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raivo feints a counter leg kick.
Raivo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Leon momentarily.
It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
Raivo lands with a right hand.
Raivo falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of De Leon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Leon throws a combination. Raivo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a left hand
and De Leon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raivo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling De Leon to counter with a crisp jab.
De Leon tries to land a leg kick but Raivo saw it coming and moves away.
Raivo throws out a powerful jab.
Raivo doesn't manage to clinch there - De Leon circles away.
De Leon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raivo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Leon with a nice cross.
Raivo has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo can't find room to land a body shot as De Leon controls the action.
Raivo misses with a body punch.
Raivo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Leons head.
Raivo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Leon.
Raivo working aggressively here.
De Leon is trying to break the clinch but Raivo is controlling him.
De Leon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raivo tries to throw a body punch but De Leon avoids it by throwing Raivo back against the cage.
De Leon breaks from the clinch.
Raivo misses with an uppercut. De Leon saw that one coming.
A big right from De Leon misses.
Raivo unleashes a big counter combination but De Leon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a hook to the body
and De Leon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raivo manages to avoid it.
Raivo misses with a body shot
and De Leon counters with a nice right hand that sends Raivo toppling to the canvas! Raivo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De Leon finish him?!
That has opened up Rabies Raivo's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Raivo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Leon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Raivo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abelardo De Leon!
Abelardo De Leon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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