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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Rzayev (ranked 3473 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Dan Markus (ranked 350 p4p, 344 weight class). Ruslan Rzayev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Rzayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Markus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus throws out a loose jab but Rzayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rzayev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markus's guard.
Rzayev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Markus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rzayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.
Markus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzayev is looking to stand up but Markus won't let him.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
Rzayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Markus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rzayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Markus is retaining full guard.
Markus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Markus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rzayev distracts Markus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev trying to control but Markus is working from the bottom.
Rzayev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Markus wants to stand up but Rzayev is controlling him.
Rzayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rzayev stands up over Markus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rzayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Markus keeps moving.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
 Markus is rocked!
Markus can't keep his opponent in guard - Rzayev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markus is still in real trouble! Can Rzayev finish him?
Rzayev winds up and cracks Markus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Rzayev seems content to control.
Markus tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Markus seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is keeping him busy.
Rzayev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Markus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rzayev trying to advance position but Markus counters by regaining guard.
Markus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rzayev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rzayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markus swivels and escapes.
Rzayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markus can do to turn this around?
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markus wants a takedown but no success here.
Rzayev manages to break the clinch.
Rzayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markus manages to avoid it.
Rzayev ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Rzayev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rzayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rzayev shoots in and bounces Markus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Markus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Rzayev has his hands on Markus's head, controlling the position.
Rzayev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Markus stops Rzayev from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markus wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Markus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rzayev wants to control but Markus passes easily into half guard.
Markus is just content to waste time from the top position. Rzayev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rzayev wants to get back to his feet but Markus passes into half guard.
Rzayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus is thwarting Rzayev's attempts to control the position.
Rzayev is looking for a sweep. Markus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rzayev trying to get back to full guard but Markus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Rzayev tries to reverse the position but Markus maintains control.
Markus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Markus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Markus breaks from Rzayev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruslan Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev regains half guard.
Markus stops Rzayev from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rzayev is looking to clinch.
Markus throws out a counter right but Rzayev avoids it with no problem.
Rzayev misses with a body shot.
Markus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Markus scores with a four punch combination!
Markus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rzayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rzayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rzayev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rzayev.
Markus misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rzayev.
Markus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Rzayev's shoulder, as Rzayev tries to avoid the shot.
Rzayev lands a really nice looking cross but Markus seems unphased.
Rzayev fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Markus blocks it.
Rzayev tries to pull guard but Markus won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markus manages to break the clinch.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzayev. Rzayev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rzayev scores with a takedown into Markus's guard.
Rzayev is working Markus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus controls Rzayev momentarily but Rzayev frees himself.
Markus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markus has momentary wrist control but Rzayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
Rzayev is trying to hold Markus in close to prevent damage but Markus has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rzayev cracks Markus with a solid left hand.
Markus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Markus has wrist control.
Rzayev won't allow Markus to sweep him here.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markus being controlled here, momentarily.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Markus's brow.
Rzayev stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Rzayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Rzayev gets to his feet and stands over Markus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Markus felt that one! Rzayev unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Markus from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Van Der Westhuizen (ranked 5080 p4p, 3824 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 453 p4p, 375 weight class). Shamil Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Van Der Westhuizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov pushes Van Der Westhuizen up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Der Westhuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Van Der Westhuizen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Westhuizen moves into full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Westhuizen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov stops Van Der Westhuizen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov won't allow Van Der Westhuizen to get back to his feet.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to control but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Der Westhuizen has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Der Westhuizen looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is thwarting Van Der Westhuizen's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Magomedov is working for an americana but Van Der Westhuizen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Magomedov was thinking about the submission.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov prevents Van Der Westhuizen from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Van Der Westhuizen is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to control the position.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Der Westhuizen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Westhuizen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Der Westhuizen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Van Der Westhuizen's legs - danger averted.
Van Der Westhuizen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Der Westhuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Der Westhuizen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Westhuizen blocks nicely.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Westhuizen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Der Westhuizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Westhuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wriggles free and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magomedov.
 It looks like Dirk Van Der Westhuizen has been cut.
Van Der Westhuizen fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Dirk Van Der Westhuizen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Westhuizen closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Van Der Westhuizen pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Shamil Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Van Der Westhuizen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Westhuizen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Westhuizen can't break the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Van Der Westhuizen around his waist. Van Der Westhuizen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Der Westhuizen stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Come on Van Der Westhuizen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Westhuizen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Westhuizen defends it well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Westhuizen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Westhuizen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Van Der Westhuizen moves out of range.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen can't break the clinch.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Der Westhuizen prevents it.
Van Der Westhuizen jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov wants the takedown. Van Der Westhuizen is fighting it off but Magomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Der Westhuizen's guard against the cage.
Van Der Westhuizen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Westhuizen is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Westhuizen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Van Der Westhuizen forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Westhuizen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Der Westhuizen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov is trying to drag Van Der Westhuizen to the mat but Van Der Westhuizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Der Westhuizen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Der Westhuizen successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to control.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Westhuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Westhuizen working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen looking for a triangle here. Magomedov is fighting it but it looks tight! Van Der Westhuizen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Magomedov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dirk Van Der Westhuizen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fury (ranked 3923 p4p, 4239 weight class) and Teagan Martin (ranked 423 p4p, 442 weight class). The key to victory for Andy Fury has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teagan Martin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Fury pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fury is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Fury's guard.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin stands and steps away. Fury gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fury moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
Fury has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position.
Martin stands up and waves to Fury to follow him.
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Fury is wriggling around but Martin manages to pass to half guard.
Martin stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin decides to return to a standing position.
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fury.
Fury has managed to clinch.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Fury drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Martin closes the distance but Fury moves to the side
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Fury wants to stand up but Martin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martin controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin trying to hold on to Fury's head to control him but Fury postures up.
Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury wants to stand up but Martin manages to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fury 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.
Fury takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fury!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but Fury pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
and Fury counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fury.
Fury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Fury shoots in.
Fury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andy Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin leaves Fury with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Fury bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury stalling in the clinch.
Fury has Martin pushed against the cage.
Martin has picked Fury up - he's going for a ride! Martin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury is trying to control but can't.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Teagan Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fury tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Fury throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fury wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
Martin lands an elbow.
Fury gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin is thwarting Fury's attempts to control the position.
Fury is looking to escape.
Fury trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Fury is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martin scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Fury will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fury.
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Fury.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Fury is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fury manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.
Martin advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fury tries to bench press Martin off him but Martin keeps the position.
Martin controls the position from side control.
Fury wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Martin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fury's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fury is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Teagan Martin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Volkov (ranked 3091 p4p, 5137 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 325 p4p, 457 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Magomed Magomedov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Magomedov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volkov pulls down on the head and he's put Magomedov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexei Volkov!
Alexei Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arne Slot (ranked 25488 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Thierry Medza (ranked 487 p4p, 327 weight class). Arne Slot had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arne Slot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thierry Medza!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Medza enables Slot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Medza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Medza has his feet on Slot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medza.
Slot tries for a takedown but Medza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slot tries to clinch there but Medza circles away.
Slot has managed to clinch.
Medza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slot landing knees to the body.
Slot landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slot tries a knee to the head but Medza blocks it.
Medza is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Medza to the mat. Medza regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Medza wriggles free and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medza. Slot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slot has Medza up against the cage in a clinch.
Slot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slot crunches a lovely knee into Medza's ribcage.
Medza looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slot happy to just control the position for now.
Slot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medza keeps working.
Slot advances nicely into full mount.
Medza is squirming around, avoiding Slot's attempts to control the action.
Medza tries to reverse the position but Slot maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medza is squirming around, avoiding Slot's attempts to control the action.
Medza can't escape the position.
Slot wants to control the pace but Medza is squirming around nicely.
Medza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slot wants to control the pace but Medza is squirming around nicely.
Medza has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Slot's lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slot trying to control the action but Medza is working from the bottom.
Slot tries to pass to full mount but Medza defends it.
Slot is trying to control. Medza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medza misses the shot to the body.
Slot avoids the body shot from Medza.
Slot misses with a body kick.
Slot wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Medza misses its intended target.
Medza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Medza throws out a counter right but Slot avoids it with no problem.
Medza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slot was well out of range. Poor timing from Medza.
Slot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medza.
Slot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slot moves into range and clinches up with Medza.
Slot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medza avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arne Slot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Medza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slot.
Slot throws a sloppy head kick and Medza moves out of range easily.
Medza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slot moves out of range as Medza throws a body kick.
Slot ducks under a wild hook from Medza.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medza misses with a body shot.
Slot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slot moves away from the strike by Medza.
Slot tries to clinch there but Medza circles away.
Thierry Medza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slot fails with a takedown attempt.
Medza tries to keep at a distance but Slot has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Slot moves out of range of the strikes.
Medza misses with a left hand
and Slot counters by moving into the clinch.
Slot slowing the pace effectively.
Slot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slot has Medza pressed against the cage, preventing Medza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slot trying to land knees to the body.
Slot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Medza misses with a punch on the inside.
Slot keeps control of Medza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slot connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Thierry Medza has been cut.
Arne Slot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Medza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Medza is breathing heavily.
Slot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slot lands a nice knee to the body.
Slot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slot misses with a knee strike.
Medza is trying to break the clinch but Slot has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Slot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Slot missing with knees to the body.
Slot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Medza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Medza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medza is looking to break free of the clinch but Slot has double underhooks.
Slot scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Medza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slot is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Slot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medza blocks the elbow strike.
Slot tries to score a body lock takedown but Medza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Medza throws a head punch that misses.
Medza is trying to force a seperation but Slot has the dominant position.
Medza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slot crunches a lovely knee into Medza's ribcage.
Slot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Medza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slot scores with a knee to the head.
Medza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Medza tries to break the clinch but Slot is controlling the position.
Slot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slot throws a sloppy head kick and Medza moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medza misses with a body kick.
Slot tries a head kick but it misses.
Medza throws the left hand but Slot avoids the punch easily.
Slot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medza throws out the jab.
Medza throws a lazy right hand but Slot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Medza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slot shoots in for a takedown but Medza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Medza tries a quick counter leg kick but Slot is wise to it.
Slot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medza.
Medza gets tackled into the cage by Slot. Slot maintains the clinch.
Slot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Medza tries to circle away but Slot has him pinned against the cage.
Slot prevents Medza from breaking the clinch.
Medza can't break the clinch.
Medza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Medza scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Slot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thierry Medza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Slot is looking to clinch.
Slot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Medza swivels and escapes.
Medza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slot.
Medza tries to work over Slot's front leg with a kick but Slot checks it.
Slot wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Medza.
Slot attempts a counter takedown but Medza avoids it well and moves away.
Slot fails with a takedown attempt.
Medza moves out of range of the body kick.
Thierry Medza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slot misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medza throws a jab when Slot was well out of range.
Medza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slot was well out of range. Poor timing from Medza.
Slot thuds his shin into the meat of Medza's side.
Slot has closed the distance and engaged Medza in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medza avoids it.
Slot trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medza avoids the head kick by Slot.
Medza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Medza misses with a looping left.
Thierry Medza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slot moves out of range of the body kick from Medza.
Medza misses with a kick to the body.
Slot wants to clinch.
Slot defending well as Medza loads up on a big left hand.
Slot doesn't manage to clinch there - Medza circles away.
Slot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medza misses with a looping left.
Slot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Medza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Medza.
Slot blocks a jab.
Slot staying out of range there.
Arne Slot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medza looks to throw the jab but Slot is out of range.
Slot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medza throws a shot to the body.
Medza looks to land a left hand but Slot moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medza avoids a kick to the body.
Medza swings for the body but Slot moves out of range.
Slot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Medza.
Slot throws a front kick that sends Medza stumbling back into the cage.
Slot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slot misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Medza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slot moves out of range of the strikes.
Medza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slot throws a body kick that misses.
Slot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medza throws out the jab.
Medza throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medza throws a hook but Slot avoids it easily.
Slot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slot tries to clinch but Medza is having none of it.
Medza counters with a body kick.
Slot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medza! But no joy.
Slot has managed to clinch.
Slot tries to land a knee to the head but Medza blocks with his arms.
Medza tries to break free but Slot pushes him back against the cage.
Slot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medza tries to break the clinch but Slot is controlling the position.
Medza has a couple of punches blocked by Slot.
Medza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slot moves into the clinch.
Slot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Medza wants to break free but Slot has control.
Medza prevents a body shot from Slot.
Medza tries to break free but Slot pushes him back against the cage.
Medza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Medza tries to break free but Slot pushes him back against the cage.
Thierry Medza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medza wants to get back to striking at distance but Slot won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thierry Medza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Slot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Golden (ranked 5285 p4p, 3356 weight class) and Henry Garcia (ranked 510 p4p, 392 weight class). Henry Garcia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamari Golden's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamari Golden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Garcia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Golden fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Golden moves his leg out of the way.
Golden clinches up against the cage.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Golden closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Golden pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia scores with a head kick.
Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golden.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamari Golden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golden has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Golden with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamari Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golden is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws a head kick but Golden moves out of range.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Golden moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Golden should have avoided that one.
Golden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Golden is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Garcia! Golden is out on his feet! Garcia rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Golden is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Golden is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaggy Bear (ranked 2564 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Freddie Barella (ranked 309 p4p, 448 weight class). Freddie Barella has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shaggy Bear's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaggy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Barella!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear works the jab nicely.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barella counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Shaggy Bear has been cut.
Bear connects with a jab.
Bear connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barella throws a poor cross that misses
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bear moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bear swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Bear looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Freddie Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Barella misses
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barella lands a big right hand that sends Bear crashing to the mat! Barella stays standing though and waves Bear back to his feet!
Bear is rocked!
Barella works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear is breathing heavily.
Barella drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bear's head, knocking him out cold! Barella is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddie Barella!
A relieved looking Freddie Barella 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Chito (ranked 2784 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Chuncho Tito (ranked 293 p4p, 343 weight class). Alex Chito had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Chito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuncho Tito!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tito needs to keep his hands up - Chito had a free shot at his head there.
Chito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tito. Those never looked like landing.
Chito instigates a clinch.
Tito stalling in the clinch but Chito improves position.
Chito is trying to push Tito away but Tito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chito misses with an elbow over the top.
Chito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chito has Tito up against the cage in a clinch.
Chito can't find room to land a body shot as Tito controls the action.
Chito breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Chito.
Tito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chito throws the left hand but Tito avoids the punch easily.
Chito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chito jabs Tito right on the nose. Tito blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Tito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Tito.
Chito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chito lands a jab-cross combination.
Alex Chito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Chito scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Chuncho Tito has been cut.
Chito looks to throw the jab but Tito is out of range.
Chito throws a series of punches but Tito avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tito.
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!
Chito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tito counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chito throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chito.
Chito has had enough of the clinch but Tito keeps him there for the moment.
Tito misses with an elbow strike.
Chito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tito throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chito cracks Tito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chito throws a leg kick but Tito moved away.
Chito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tito steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chito.
Tito blocks a jab.
Tito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tito scrambles back to his feet.
Tito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chito throws a hook but Tito avoids it easily.
Chito feints and as Tito raises his hands in defense, Chito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tito wants to sweep here but Chito controlling him for the moment.
Chito throwing strikes but missing.
Chito stands up over Tito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tito is keeping the position for now.
Chito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chito throwing strikes but missing.
Tito working a defensive guard here.
Tito looking for a sweep. Not yet Tito, not yet.
Chito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chito, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chito keeping full guard, as Tito tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tito lands a couple of elbows.
Chito has his foot on Tito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tito works his way back into a safe position though.
Chito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chito keeping moving, preventing Tito from controlling successfully.
Chito keeping full guard, as Tito tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuncho Tito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chito staying out of range there.
Tito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tito scrambles back to his feet.
Chito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tito.
Good standup being displayed there by Chito as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Chito catches Tito right on the button with a cross.
Chito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tito was well out of range. Poor timing from Chito.
Tito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tito takes one to the side of the head.
Chito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chito takes a swing at Tito's ribcage but misses.
Chito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes.
Chito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tito can do to turn this around?
Chito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tito counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tito. That's going to slow Chito down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chito misses with a double jab
and Tito counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Chito as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chito misses with a lunging right hand
and Tito counters with a nice uppercut.
Chito throws a leg kick
and Tito counters with a nice leg kick.
Chito misses with a straight left.
Chuncho Tito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chito throws a shot from downtown. Tito moves away and avoids it.
Tito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chito doesn't manage to clinch there - Tito circles away.
Tito misses with a two punch combination.
Chito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Tito tries to counter it with a takedown but Chito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chito looks to score with a jab to the body but Tito is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tito.
Chito throws a looping overhand right but Tito ducks down to avoid it.
Tito walks into a stiff left hand from Chito.
Chito tries for a takedown but Tito circles away easily
and Tito counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Chito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chito tries to bum rush Tito with a series of wild strikes but Tito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tito.
Tito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chito.
Tito connects with a single shot there.
Chito drops his hands momentarily and Tito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chito throws a hook but Tito blocks it.
Chito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chito throws out a powerful jab.
Chito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tito.
A swing and a miss from Tito.
Chito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tito counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tito gets caught flat footed, as Chito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chito wants to pass the guard but Tito is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chito passes into half guard.
Tito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chito.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tito working a defensive guard but Chito passes into half guard.
Chito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chito.
Chito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chito 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.
Chito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tito defending well though.
Chito working over Tito with some ground and pound. Tito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Chito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuncho Tito's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chito tries to clinch there but Tito circles away.
Chito tries to clinch there but Tito circles away.
Tito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chito misses the shot to the body.
Chito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tito checks a leg kick.
Tito flicks out a counter leg kick but Chito steps away.
Tito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tito duly obliges.
Chito lands a really nice looking cross but Tito seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Tito.
Chito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chito closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chito tries to clinch up
and Tito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chito fails with the takedown
and Tito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tito throws out a counter right but Chito avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Tito lands.
Tito blocks a leg kick.
Tito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chito.
Chito has his takedown stuffed
and Tito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Chito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chito.
Tito scores with a one two! Chito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tito was well out of range. Poor timing from Chito.
Tito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tito stalks Chito and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chito's face. Chito staggers backwards, shaken.
Chuncho Tito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tito tries to clinch but Chito moves out of range.
Chito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tito!
Chito lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tito down.
Chito throwing strikes but Tito manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tito stands up.
Chito moves into range and clinches up with Tito.
Tito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Chito with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chito connects with the punch.
Tito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chito. Chito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chito takes the fight into the clinch.
Tito misses with a knee to the head.
Chito breaks the clinch.
Chito clinches up with Tito and pushes him back against the cage.
Tito stalling in the clinch.
Tito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chito has had enough of the clinch but Tito keeps him there for the moment.
Tito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chito keeping moving, preventing Tito from controlling successfully.
Tito landing some decent shots from guard.
Tito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tito distracts Chito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chito scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Tito scoring with some ground and pound.
Tito stands up over Chito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuncho Tito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chito 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Chito!
Alex Chito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeramiah Yurchon (ranked 2783 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Frenkie Chen (ranked 332 p4p, 194 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeramiah Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frenkie Chen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Chen.
Yurchon scores with a jab. Chen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yurchon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurchon is just out of range.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yurchon finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head.
Yurchon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen, as that shot connected.
Yurchon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon misses with a wild body shot.
Yurchon sets himself, and Chen steps forward looking for the clinch! Yurchon avoids it this time.
Yurchon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yurchon gets tackled into the cage by Chen. Chen maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Yurchon.
Yurchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen's coach down at Royal Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chen pushes Yurchon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chen lands a left hand.
Yurchon lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Yurchon.
Chen gets through Yurchon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Yurchon scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yurchons head.
Yurchon prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Yurchon presses Chen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon is leaning against Chen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yurchon's elbow.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chen blocking some punches.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurchon lands a shoulder strike.
Yurchon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurchon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Yurchon's head.
Yurchon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Chen blocks a body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Yurchon lands with a left to the head.
Chen blocking some punches.
Yurchon pushes Chen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Yurchon controls the action.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
Yurchon scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Yurchon avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Yurchon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Yurchon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
Chen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yurchon lands a body shot.
Yurchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon pushes Chen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frenkie Chen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chen ducks under a wild hook from Yurchon.
Chen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Yurchon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
Chen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Yurchon is rocked!
It looks like Jeramiah Yurchon has been cut.
Yurchon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
Chen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Yurchon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurchon is aggressively charging in as Chen backs up avoiding any damage. Chen tosses out a jab and Yurchon runs right into it face first! Yurchon is out cold! Chen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Yurchon's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frenkie Chen!
During a confident post fight interview, Frenkie Chen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzesimir Boryszko (ranked 1329 p4p, 1723 weight class) and Robin Robben (ranked 133 p4p, 172 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzesimir Boryszko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robin Robben!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boryszko staying out of range there.
Robben throws a hook but Boryszko avoids it easily.
Boryszko punishes Robben's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Boryszko.
Robben misses with a body shot.
As Robben tries to get set, Boryszko tries to push him back and clinch up but Robben manages to avoid the attempt.
Boryszko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robben closes the distance and clinches.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robben swings wildly with an uppercut but Boryszko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
Boryszko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Robben.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boryszko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robben misses with the head strike.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robben presses Boryszko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robben looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boryszko has a couple of punches blocked by Robben.
Robben lands with a left to the head.
Boryszko has a couple of punches blocked by Robben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryszko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boryszko can't find room to land a body shot as Robben controls the action.
Boryszko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boryszko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robben misses with some punches.
Robben blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boryszko.
Boryszko misses with a punch to the body.
Boryszko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boryszko swings wildly with an uppercut but Robben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boryszko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
Robben blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boryszko swings wildly with an uppercut but Robben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Robben.
A right handed body shot lands from Boryszko.
A nice left hand lands by Robben.
Boryszko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
Robben lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boryszko can't find room to land a body shot as Robben controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryszko gets through Robben's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robben blocks an uppercut.
Robben softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boryszko is leaning against Robben and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boryszko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robben scores with a shoulder strike.
Robben misses with a body punch.
Boryszko tries to throw a body punch but Robben avoids it by throwing Boryszko back against the cage.
Boryszko misses with the head strike.
Robben misses with some punches.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robben.
Boryszko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robben misses with the head strike.
Boryszko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robben blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robben lands an uppercut.
Robben stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boryszko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boryszko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robben swings wildly with an uppercut but Boryszko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boryszko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robben lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boryszko backwards.
Robben lands with a right to the head.
Boryszko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boryszko misses with the head strike.
Boryszko throws a punch but it's blocked by Robben.
Boryszko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Robben.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
Boryszko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boryszko is working Robben over against the cage.
Robben blocks a body shot from Boryszko.
Robben lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boryszko tries a body shot but Robben blocks it.
Boryszko lands an uppercut.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Robben on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boryszko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robben lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boryszko is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryszko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Boryszko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boryszko tries to work over Robben's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robben lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robben creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boryszko with a big uppercut! Boryszko tries to clinch up but Robben pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boryszko to the mat! Boryszko covers up and Robben unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robin Robben!
Robin Robben is the new lightweight champion!
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