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SYN 1170 Mogh vs. Hohenthal II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Harakka (ranked 1043 p4p, 994 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 133 p4p, 125 weight class). Metharom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Porcelain - Moby. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Somporn Metharom enters the cage!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harakka looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Harakka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom throws a head kick that half lands.
Harakka scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harakka.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harakka thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harakka. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harakka. Harakka obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harakkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harakka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Harakka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom feints a counter leg kick.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom counters with a body kick.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harakka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Harakka avoids it.
Harakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Harakka needs to keep his hands up - Metharom had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harakka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Harakka loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Harakka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harakka.
Harakka throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
Harakka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Harakka.
Metharom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Harakka moved out of range nicely.
Harakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harakka with a body shot.
Harakka avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harakka's sensitive parts.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
Harakka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harakka.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
Harakka cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Metharom misses.
An inside leg kick from Metharom misses.
Harakka loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Harakka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metharoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harakka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Harakka lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harakka's hands.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Metharom is predictable there
and Harakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Harakka avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Harakka thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harakka throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Harakka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Harakka moves out of range easily.
Harakka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Metharom.
Harakka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Harakka throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom tries a quick counter leg kick but Harakka is wise to it.
Harakka cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harakka blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Harakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Harakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Harakka.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses the jab.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harakka is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harakka throws a wild body kick that Metharom sees coming a mile off.
Harakka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Harakka misses
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Harakka tries to land a body kick
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harakka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harakka moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Harakka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka scores with a nice right hand.
Harakka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
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 Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
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.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body.
Metharom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harakka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Harakka moved out of range.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Harakka walks into a straight right hand from Metharom.
Harakka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harakka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom checks a low kick from Harakka.
Gustav Harakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Harakka misses with a straight right.
Harakka misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harakka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Harakka cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka throws a wild body kick that Metharom sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Harakka misses
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Harakka.
Harakka scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harakka.
Harakka misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harakka.
Harakka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Harakka throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Harakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Harakka avoids it with no problem.
Harakka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harakka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harakka misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Harakka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harakka throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Harakka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metharom.
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Harakka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harakka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Harakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Harakka.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Harakka avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Metharom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harakka throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Harakka slams his shin into Metharom's torso.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Harakka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Harakka tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harakka's hands.
Harakka wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Harakka missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom feints and then cracks Harakka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harakka down.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harakka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harakka lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick from Harakka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harakka misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Harakka was not able to check.
Harakka misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom takes a swing at Harakka's ribcage but misses.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harakka.
Harakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Harakka connects with a nice looking jab.
Harakka misses with a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harakka moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Harakka tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Harakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harakka throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Harakka looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Harakka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harakka backing away here, and Metharom unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harakka wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Harakka misses.
Harakka scores with a nice body kick.
Harakka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harakka keeps Metharom at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Harakka throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Harakka 's knee.
Harakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Harakka throws a leg kick
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Harakka moves out of range easily.
Harakka throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom throws a lazy head kick
and Harakka counters with a body kick.
Harakka punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Harakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harakka.
Harakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harakka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Harakka lands a head shot.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Harakka moved away.
Harakka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harakka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harakka throws a right hand that misses
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Harakka staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Harakka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Harakka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harakka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
Harakka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harakka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harakka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Harakka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harakka. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harakka throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Metharom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harakka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harakka thows a body kick. Metharom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harakka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harakka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harakka throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom feints and then cracks Harakka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harakka down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom slips a straight right by Harakka.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Harakka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Harakka settles back down.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harakka moves away.
Harakka wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Harakka with a nice cross.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harakka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Harakka.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harakka throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a nice leg kick.
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Harakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harakka.
Harakka tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
Harakka throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harakka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Harakka wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Harakka with a jab.
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!
Good leg kick by Harakka.
Nice body punch from Harakka.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harakka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Harakka moved out of range.
Harakka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Harakka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
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 Gustav Harakka.
Well Harakka 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Harakka!
An out of breath Gustav Harakka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 818 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Nick Albodean (ranked 98 p4p, 133 weight class). Tuytuhlz comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Albodean has chosen I ain't worried - One Republic as his entrance music. Lyke Tuytuhlz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuytuhlz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albodean tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuytuhlz appears to be looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
Albodean tests Tuytuhlz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Albodean.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Albodean walks into a stiff left hand from Tuytuhlz.
Albodean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albodean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albodean throws an overhand right that lands on Tuytuhlz's shoulder, as Tuytuhlz tries to avoid the shot.
Tuytuhlz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albodean is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz misses with a hook
letting Albodean counter with a right hand.
Albodean looks for the body kick but Tuytuhlz saw that one coming.
Tuytuhlz misses with a hook. Albodean ducked under it nicely.
Albodean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tuytuhlz with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Tuytuhlz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albodean stuns Tuytuhlz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Albodean cracks Tuytuhlz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Albodean missing with a left hand there. Tuytuhlz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuytuhlz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tuytuhlz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
Albodean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Albodean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuytuhlz scores with a jab to the head.
Tuytuhlz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albodean swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tuytuhlz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Albodean moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance and clinches.
Albodean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Albodean avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuytuhlz.
Albodean dodges an elbow strike from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body punch.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean tries to circle away but Tuytuhlz has him pinned against the cage.
Albodean breaks the clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tuytuhlz throws a shot to the body.
Albodean misses with a body kick.
Albodean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tuytuhlz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albodean.
Tuytuhlz rushes Albodean and presses him up against the cage.
Albodean can't find room to land a body shot as Tuytuhlz controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Albodean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tuytuhlz has Albodean pressed against the cage, preventing Albodean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Albodean controls the action.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz blocking some punches.
Tuytuhlz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuytuhlz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuytuhlz prevents Albodean from breaking the clinch.
Albodean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albodean has had enough of the clinch but Tuytuhlz keeps him there for the moment.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Albodean controls the action.
Albodean lands a nice uppercut.
Albodean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albodean blocks the elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand into Albodean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albodean's gas tank.
Tuytuhlz blocks a body shot from Albodean.
Albodean working hard to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Albodean controls the action.
Tuytuhlz throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuytuhlz presses Albodean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Albodean looks winded!
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albodean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch but Albodean moves out of range.
A big left from Albodean misses.
Albodean throws a sloppy body shot
and Tuytuhlz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albodean throws a good cross that connects.
Tuytuhlz lands a two punch combo.
Albodean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Albodean tries to get set, Tuytuhlz tries to push him back and clinch up but Albodean manages to avoid the attempt.
Tuytuhlz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albodean.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Albodean.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter the offense by Albodean and move into the clinch.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuytuhlz throwing a counter right hand but Albodean manages to avoid it.
Albodean throws a head kick that misses.
Albodean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Tuytuhlz misses.
A slow jab from Tuytuhlz misses its intended target.
Albodean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tuytuhlz is out of range and Albodean settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuytuhlz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz is looking to clinch but Albodean is avoiding it.
Albodean connects with a leg kick.
Tuytuhlz punishes Albodean's body with a nice straight punch.
Albodean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuytuhlz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albodean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albodean avoids the body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Albodean thuds a left hand into Tuytuhlz's body.
Tuytuhlz moves out of range of the strikes.
Albodean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Albodean. No joy for Tuytuhlz on that attempt.
Albodean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz looks to land a right hand but Albodean moved out of range.
Albodean misses with a head kick.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albodean can do to turn this around?
Albodean dips to his left and cracks Tuytuhlz with an uppercut!
Tuytuhlz swings widly with a right hand
and Albodean counters with a straight right hand.
Albodean swings for the body but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tuytuhlz.
Albodean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albodean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albodean.
Tuytuhlz instigates a clinch.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Albodean.
Albodean misses with a knee strike.
Albodean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albodean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Tuytuhlz avoids the damage to the body.
Tuytuhlz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Albodean using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Albodean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albodean feints a jab promting Tuytuhlz to slip. Albodean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tuytuhlz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Albodean scores with a decent looking hook.
Tuytuhlz avoids the body shot from Albodean.
That kick from Albodean tenderised Tuytuhlz's leg. Tuytuhlz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albodean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albodean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot.
Albodean misses with a body shot.
Albodean throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albodean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuytuhlz on the side of the head.
 Tuytuhlz is rocked!
Tuytuhlz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh Tuytuhlz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albodean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Albodean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Albodean! Tuytuhlz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
An out of breath Nick Albodean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 451 p4p, 598 weight class) and Djordje Stankovic (ranked 61 p4p, 84 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. Stankovic has chosen Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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19 - 15 - 0 |
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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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon rushes Stankovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stankovics head.
Stankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Stankovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Stankovic into the cage.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stankovic.
Stankovic lands with a left to the head.
Stankovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stankovic.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stankovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stankovic misses with some punches.
Stankovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stankovic can turn it around.
Stankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Stankovic.
A shot in the inside from Stankovic.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankovic is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stankovic misses with the head strike.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stankovic misses.
Gordon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stankovic looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Stankovic and move into the clinch.
Stankovic lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankovic misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic misses with a body punch.
Stankovic has Gordon pushed against the cage.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Stankovic.
Stankovic digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Nice body punch from Stankovic - that landed with a thud.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Gordon moves to clinch but Stankovic breaks away
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon defending well as Stankovic loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Stankovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stankovic has Gordon pressed against the cage.
Stankovic takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stankovic.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stankovic or not.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Stankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic lands with a right to the head.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Stankovic tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Stankovic back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stankovic.
Stankovic lands with a right to the head.
Gordon has Stankovic pressed against the cage, preventing Stankovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
A short uppercut from Stankovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stankovics head.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stankovic misses with some punches.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Stankovic lands with a right to the head.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Stankovic tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stankovic lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Stankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Stankovic breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stankovic manages to circle out of the way.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Gordon misses its target.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stankovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic misses the shot to the body.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Stankovic misses.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stankovic manages to circle out of the way.
Stankovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon moves to clinch but Stankovic breaks away
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stankovic throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Stankovic unleashes a big counter combination but Gordon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gordon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic scores with a hook.
Gordon is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Stankovic engages and cracks Gordon with a massive lead left hook - Gordon tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Stankovic is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 654 p4p, 719 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 58 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nurmagomedov!
Belyaev is putting a hurting on Nurmagomedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belyaev landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Belyaev working away.
Belyaev landing strikes.
Belyaev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Belyaev off him but Belyaev keeps the position.
Belyaev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nurmagomedov's legs.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belyaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmagomedov some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Belyaev scoring with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Belyaev is chipping away with strikes.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Belyaev lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belyaev pulls his head out easily.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Nurmagomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Belyaev there.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belyaev landing punches.
Belyaev breaks from Nurmagomedov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev lands a nice shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belyaev looking to finish Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nurmagomedov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Belyaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Belyaev prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Belyaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nurmagomedov?
Belyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Nurmagomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belyaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
 Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Belyaev 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.
The referee warns Nurmagomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Belyaev unloading with bombs!
Belyaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belyaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belyaev is one step ahead there.
Belyaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belyaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belyaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belyaev has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belyaev is aware though and is defending well.
Belyaev with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belyaev stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belyaev off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nurmagomedov.
Belyaev wants to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Belyaev manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belyaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belyaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
Belyaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Belyaev forces his way into half guard.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belyaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belyaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belyaev stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev 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.
Belyaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belyaev is in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Belyaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belyaev is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belyaev distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belyaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belyaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belyaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belyaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Belyaev passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belyaev lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev passes to full mount!
Belyaev working Nurmagomedov over with strikes here.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to reverse the position but Belyaev maintains control.
Belyaev breaks from Nurmagomedov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Belyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Nurmagomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Belyaev postures up.
Nurmagomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belyaev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nurmagomedov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nurmagomedov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kuznecov (ranked 662 p4p, 435 weight class) and Temujin Namkhai (ranked 81 p4p, 54 weight class). Namkhai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. Temujin Namkhai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Egor Kuznecov'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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznecov misses with a looping left.
Namkhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Namkhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznecov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Namkhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznecov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznecov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznecov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznecov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznecov can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Namkhai lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznecov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznecovs head.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznecov tries to work over Namkhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Namkhai blocking some punches.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Namkhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Namkhai wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznecov won't allow it.
Kuznecov misses with some punches.
I was talking to Kuznecov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namkhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuznecov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznecov or not.
Kuznecov tries to throw a body punch but Namkhai avoids it by throwing Kuznecov back against the cage.
Namkhai lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namkhai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznecov is looking to control Namkhai's arms but Namkhai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznecov has his back to the cage.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namkhai's elbow.
Good body shot from Namkhai.
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznecov or not.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
A short left from Namkhai.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Namkhai on the inside.
Namkhai lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Namkhai.
Namkhai scores with a shot to the side of Kuznecov's head.
Namkhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Kuznecov blocks it.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznecov backwards.
Namkhai drops Kuznecov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kuznecov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kuznecov is rocked!
Namkhai dips a shoulder and cracks Kuznecov with a mighty uppercut! Kuznecov falls back against the cage and Namkhai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kuznecov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Namkhai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Namkhai!
During a confident post fight interview, Temujin Namkhai 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 Boryslav Margera (ranked 206 p4p, 238 weight class) and Luis Palhares (ranked 23 p4p, 27 weight class). Margera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Daniel Lioneye - The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Palhares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right On/ Showcore. Boryslav Margera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryslav Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera misses the jab.
Palhares throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Margera slaps away a takedown attempt from Palhares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palhares tries to keep at a distance but Margera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palhares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Nice body punch from Palhares.
Knees to the body from Margera.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palhares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Margera is leaning against Palhares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palhares trying to land knees to the body.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Palhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Margera has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Palhares creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera digs a right hand underneath Palhares's ribcage. Palhares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palhares tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Margera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palhares's face.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Margera.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Palhares missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
Palhares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Palhares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares throws a head punch that misses.
Palhares pushes off an throws an elbow but Margera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Margera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Palhares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boryslav Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Palhares.
Palhares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera connects with a single shot there.
Palhares tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares instigates a clinch.
Palhares comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Margera blocks an elbow strike.
Margera dodges an elbow strike from Palhares.
Margera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palhares pushes Margera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palhares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Margera is defending well for now.
Palhares scores with a shot to the side of Margera's head.
Margera dodges an elbow strike from Palhares.
Palhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Margera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palhares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Margera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Margera.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Margera won't allow it.
Margera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Margera.
Palhares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Palhares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Margera prevents it.
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Margera tries a body shot but Palhares blocks it.
Margera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Palhares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Margera scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands a good knee to the midsection. Palhares won't want to take too many of those.
Margera cracks Palhares with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Margera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palhares has Margera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Margera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Palhares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margera pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Margera connects with the punch.
Palhares forces Margera back against the cage and clinches.
Margera dodges an elbow strike from Palhares.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palhares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Margera cracks Palhares with an open hand slap.
Margera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Margera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palhares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Margera slips under a jab from Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Margera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Palhares takes one to the chin there.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Margera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boryslav Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares is looking to chop away at Margera's legs.
Margera misses the jab.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Margera tries to clinch up
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boryslav Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera misses with a right hand
and Palhares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Palhares feints and then cracks Margera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Margera down.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palhares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Margera holds on to Palhares's head and controls the position momentarily.
Margera is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Palhares.
Palhares takes a little break here. Margera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Margera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palhares wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palhares goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Margera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palhares but great work by Margera.
Palhares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Palhares regains half guard.
Palhares is looking to improve his position.
Margera lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera winds up and cracks Palhares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Margera is very close to passing his half guard.
Margera passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Margera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Margera unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares tries to reverse the position but Margera maintains control.
Margera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palhares can do to turn this around?
Margera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Palhares sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Palhares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palhares is rocked!
Palhares gets back to full guard.
Palhares is still in real trouble! Can Margera finish him?
Margera distracts Palhares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Margera chips away with some ground and pound.
Margera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
A shot to the body from Palhares misses
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Margera rather than just go for the knockout.
Margera misses with a looping left.
Palhares seems to have recovered his senses.
Margera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares tries to counter with a clinch but Margera shakes him off and moves away.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Margera tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera keeping control of the position.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Margera dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Margera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palhares postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
Palhares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Margera's head.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
Margera pulls Palhares in to control the position.
Margera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boryslav Margera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Palhares throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Margera wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Margera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palhares doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Margera finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares slips a jab from Margera.
Palhares feints and then cracks Margera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Margera down.
Margera lands a two punch combo.
Palhares moves into range and clinches up with Margera.
Margera lands a knee to the body.
Palhares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Margera.
Palhares lands a good knee to the midsection. Margera won't want to take too many of those.
Margera scores with a knee to the head.
Palhares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Boryslav Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palhares is trying to trip Margera. He has hold of a leg but Margera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Palhares persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Margera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Palhares puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Margera trying to control but Palhares postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Margera 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.
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Margera tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Palhares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Margera is pressing down on Palhares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Palhares.
Well Margera 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 Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
A relieved looking Boryslav Margera 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 100 p4p, 82 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 10 p4p, 7 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Hopson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopson momentarily.
Hopson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hopson throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Hopson trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sitsongrit kicks Hopson off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hopson.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson looking for a takedown.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopson can turn it around.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopson.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Hopson prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Hopson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Hopson shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopson doesn't seem phased though.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Hopson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hopson.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Hopson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Hopson moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Hopson tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Hopson's body.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Hopson lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hopson is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that second 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.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Sitsongrit jabs Hopson right on the nose. Hopson blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Hopson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopson moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hopson digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Hopson tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Hopson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopson.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hopson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Hopson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
A jab from Hopson finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopson's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Hopson's body. Hopson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson moves into the clinch.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Hopson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopson is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Hopson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit had his way with Jesse-James Hopson in 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. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopson tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hopson tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopson is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pho Hunna (ranked 177 p4p, 259 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 17 p4p, 23 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jay Reepo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunna.
Reepo tries to buck Hunna off but Hunna is having none of it.
Hunna working the head with strikes.
Reepo is looking to reverse the position.
Hunna working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hunna cracks Reepo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunna tries for a kimura but Reepo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunna advances to mount.
Reepo is trying to escape the mount.
Reepo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reepo looks a forlorn figure.
Reepo gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reepo gets back to full guard.
Reepo keeping moving, preventing Hunna from controlling successfully.
Hunna 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.
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but Hunna defends easily.
Reepo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunna cracks Reepo with a solid left hand.
Hunna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunna postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is trying to keep Hunna in close.
Reepo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reepo pushes a forearm under Hunna's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hunna is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Reepo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azad Bekzod (ranked 47 p4p, 180 weight class) and KO Jacckson (ranked 8 p4p, 31 weight class). Bekzod's entrance music is "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacckson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacckson tries to clinch up but Bekzod circles away and keeps his distance.
Bekzod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacckson tries to clinch there but Bekzod circles away.
Bekzod slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacckson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bekzod slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacckson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacckson looks for the body kick but Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacckson throws a right and a left that Bekzod avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Bekzod.
The fighters circling - Jacckson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Bekzod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacckson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bekzod is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacckson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Bekzod.
An inside leg kick lands from Bekzod.
Jacckson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Jacckson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson is looking to take a break and control but Bekzod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bekzod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacckson on the ground.
Jacckson working the ground and pound.
Jacckson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bekzod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jacckson laying and praying for a moment but Bekzod takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jacckson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bekzod to regain full guard.
Jacckson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Bekzod keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Jacckson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bekzod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bekzod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jacckson throwing strikes from guard but Bekzod blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacckson.
Bekzod misses with a straight left.
Bekzod moves out of range as Jacckson strikes.
Bekzod avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to clinch but Bekzod is having none of it.
Bekzod appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bekzod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bekzod walks into a stiff left hand from Jacckson.
Jacckson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bekzod pushes Jacckson away with a front kick.
Jacckson slips a straight right by Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a body punch but Jacckson moves out of range.
Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacckson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bekzod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bekzod.
Bekzod misses the jab.
Bekzod tries to move into range but Jacckson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bekzod thumps Jacckson with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekzod staying out of range there.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Jacckson staying out of range there.
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacckson throws a body punch but Bekzod moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Jacckson saw that one coming.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacckson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bekzod lunges at Jacckson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacckson's hand.
Jacckson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Jacckson.
Jacckson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod throws a good cross that connects.
Azad Bekzod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacckson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some wild striking there from Jacckson.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Jacckson throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Jacckson misses with a hook. Bekzod ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jacckson misses.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Bekzod circles away easily
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bekzod misses with a leg kick.
Bekzod connects with a leg kick.
Bekzod lands a nice hook to Jacckson's body. Jacckson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but KO Jacckson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacckson lands with a hook. Bekzod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bekzod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Bekzod as Jacckson shoots in.
Jacckson fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacckson.
Jacckson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bekzod moves away.
No luck for Jacckson with that takedown attempt.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Jacckson slips under a jab.
That kick from Bekzod tenderised Jacckson's leg. Jacckson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bekzod staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Jacckson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacckson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacckson manages to avoid it.
Jacckson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Jacckson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod dodges the ground and pound from Jacckson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson trying to control the position but Bekzod is working away.
Jacckson in side control, throwing shots but Bekzod defends.
Jacckson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bekzod controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacckson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacckson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacckson wants to control but Bekzod is keeping him busy.
Jacckson looks up at the clock and then as Bekzod takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jacckson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacckson in side control, throwing shots but Bekzod defends.
KO Jacckson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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.
Bekzod prevents Jacckson from improving position.
Jacckson is staying tight to Bekzod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bekzod keeps working.
The ground and pound from Jacckson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod is not content to let Jacckson control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bekzod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacckson.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.
Jacckson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bekzod.
Jacckson misses with a takedown attempt - Bekzod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bekzod slips under a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson looks to land a left hand but Bekzod moved out of range nicely.
Bekzod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacckson connects with a looping right hand.
Bekzod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacckson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacckson.
A little feinted left hand from Bekzod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bekzod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bekzod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bekzod.
A combination from Jacckson does no damage.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacckson misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacckson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacckson off the cage and back into range.
Jacckson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bekzod backs up against the cage.
Jacckson misses with a double jab.
Jacckson misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacckson slips a straight right by Bekzod.
Jacckson walks into a stiff left hand from Bekzod.
Jacckson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacckson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacckson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jacckson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jacckson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KO Jacckson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacckson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bekzod was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacckson.
Bekzod lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacckson scores with a hook to the body. Bekzod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacckson tries to clinch but Bekzod is having none of it.
Bekzod throws the kick towards the body but Jacckson avoids it.
Bekzod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacckson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bekzod!
Jacckson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jacckson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bekzod is trying to control Jacckson's posture but Jacckson avoids it.
Jacckson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bekzod controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bekzod is not content to let Jacckson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson taking a breather here.
Jacckson looks up at the clock and then as Bekzod takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jacckson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacckson is staying tight to Bekzod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacckson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jacckson is looking to take a break and control but Bekzod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacckson misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacckson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bekzod sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacckson is looking to take a break and control but Bekzod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacckson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacckson lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bekzod there.
Jacckson shoots in and drives through. Bekzod sprawls well.
Jacckson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bekzod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacckson has time to react.
Bekzod tries to land a front kick but Jacckson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacckson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacckson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bekzod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacckson.
Jacckson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bekzod stuns Jacckson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacckson avoids the body shot from Bekzod.
Jacckson gets a clinch.
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod feints and then cracks Jacckson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacckson down.
Jacckson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bekzod.
Bekzod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacckson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacckson.
Bekzod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bekzod slips under a jab from Jacckson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Jacckson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacckson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bekzod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bekzod.
Jacckson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bekzod being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Bekzod keeps moving.
Bekzod pulls Jacckson in close to prevent any damage.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacckson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but KO Jacckson just about did enough to take it.
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.
Bekzod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacckson throws out the jab.
Bekzod looks to land a left hand but Jacckson moved out of range nicely.
Jacckson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacckson looks to land a right hand but Bekzod moved out of range.
Bekzod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacckson instigates a clinch.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jacckson throws an elbow but misses.
Bekzod breaks the clinch.
Jacckson gets a double leg takedown into Bekzod's guard.
Jacckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bekzod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Bekzod keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacckson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
Jacckson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bekzod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bekzod connects with a looping right hand.
Jacckson is looking to clinch.
Jacckson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacckson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Jacckson. Beautiful body shot.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacckson checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacckson as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bekzod defends well and Jacckson ends up having to push Bekzod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Bekzod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacckson gets a double leg takedown into Bekzod's guard.
Bekzod being controlled here, momentarily.
Bekzod keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
Jacckson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacckson is fighting to break Bekzod's control of his arms but Bekzod is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson passes Bekzod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacckson trying to control the pace.
Jacckson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacckson is keen to just control but Bekzod is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacckson is pressing down on Bekzod's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bekzod is holding on for now.
Jacckson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bekzod's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand 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.
Jacckson clinches with his opponent.
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jacckson.
Jacckson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacckson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bekzod is pulling down on Jacckson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacckson, at least for the moment.
Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bekzod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bekzod throws the left hand but Jacckson avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod loads up on a big right hand but Jacckson slips the punch.
Jacckson throws out a counter right but Bekzod avoids it with no problem.
Jacckson throws a hook but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod lands a nice shot that snaps Jacckson's head back.
Bekzod tries to score with a low kick but Jacckson moves his leg out of the way.
Bekzod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bekzod throws the left hand but Jacckson avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bekzod with a nice calf kick.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.
Jacckson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod defending well as Jacckson loads up on a big left hand.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacckson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacckson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bekzod, which made it look bad.
Bekzod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Jacckson as he checks the leg kick.
Jacckson misses with a looping right.
Jacckson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Jacckson misses.
Bekzod catches Jacckson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacckson throws a shot to the body.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut. Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacckson.
Bekzod jabs Jacckson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacckson missing with a left hand there. Bekzod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacckson misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bekzod.
Bekzod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacckson misses with a two punch combination.
Jacckson misses with a takedown
and Bekzod counters with a thumping low kick.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson slips under a jab.
Jacckson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bekzod.
Bekzod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacckson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekzod.
The fighters circling - Bekzod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacckson doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Jacckson.
Jacckson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacckson misses the target.
Bekzod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacckson.
Jacckson loads up on a big right hand but Bekzod slips the punch.
Jacckson misses with a wild body shot.
Bekzod staying out of range there.
Bekzod feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bekzod loads up on a big right hand but Jacckson slips the punch.
Jacckson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bekzod tries to avoid it but Jacckson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bekzod to the ground. Bekzod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Bekzod connects with a crisp jab.
Bekzod looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacckson throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson lands a jab.
Bekzod thuds his right hand into Jacckson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacckson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacckson shoots in but Bekzod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bekzod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bekzod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bekzod connects with a body shot.
Jacckson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacckson misses with a looping right.
Jacckson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacckson looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacckson manages to avoid it.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Bekzod slips a straight right by Jacckson.
Bekzod is looking to counter with head kicks.
Azad Bekzod is winning the standup battle so far.
Bekzod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azad Bekzod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KO Jacckson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod throws a leg kick but Jacckson moved away.
Jacckson looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod throws a hook but Jacckson blocks it.
Bekzod lands a lovely overhand right.
Bekzod is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Jacckson.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bekzod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacckson under the eye.
Jacckson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacckson scores with a jab.
Jacckson gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bekzod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacckson lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azad Bekzod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacckson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 50 p4p, 37 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 5 p4p, 4 weight class). Mogh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera - Use My Third Arm. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal walks into a left hand.
Mogh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mogh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hohenthal has his takedown stuffed
and Mogh counters with a right hand to the body.
Mogh moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Mogh as he connects with a hook.
Mogh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hohenthal wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohenthal keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal controls Mogh momentarily but Mogh frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohenthal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hohenthal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mogh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mogh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Mogh 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.
Hohenthal has his feet on Mogh's thighs here. He's pushed Mogh off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mogh screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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