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NFC 25 - Daugherty vs Galvao PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel DuPont (ranked 4931 p4p, 25928 weight class) and Enver Vlasic (ranked 378 p4p, 394 weight class). Vlasic has chosen PIJEM PIVU RAKIJU I SLJIVU as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel DuPont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enver Vlasic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuPont clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DuPont obliges.
DuPont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DuPont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlasic was well out of range. Poor timing from DuPont.
DuPont takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlasic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DuPont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlasic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuPont moves into range and clinches up with Vlasic.
Vlasic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuPont has him pressed against the cage.
DuPont pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuPont pulls Vlasic in close to his closed guard and prevents Vlasic from doing any damage or advancing position.
DuPont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vlasic is controlling him.
DuPont is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vlasic dives into side control.
Vlasic looks up at the clock and then as DuPont takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vlasic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
DuPont tries to buck Vlasic off but Vlasic is having none of it.
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.
DuPont is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vlasic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vlasic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DuPont pushes Vlasic off looking to stand but Vlasic dives back in and keeps control.
DuPont tries to get to full guard but Vlasic has control of the leg.
DuPont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DuPont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vlasic is controlling him.
DuPont wants to sweep here but Vlasic controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuPont is pulling down on Vlasic's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vlasic has taken the fight to the clinch.
DuPont displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vlasic up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for DuPont.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuPont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DuPont closes the distance and clinches.
DuPont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vlasic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
DuPont has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlasic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DuPont looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DuPont lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Enver Vlasic has been cut.
Vlasic looks winded!
Vlasic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DuPont tries to throw a body punch but Vlasic avoids it by throwing DuPont back against the cage.
DuPont drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vlasic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel DuPont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DuPont is trying to pull guard but Vlasic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DuPont lands an elbow inside that Vlasic shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel DuPont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Vlasic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DuPont closes the distance and clinches.
DuPont lands a body shot.
DuPont unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vlasic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DuPont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DuPont has Vlasic pushed against the cage.
Vlasic tries to break free but DuPont pushes him back against the cage.
Vlasic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DuPont walks away with a smile on his face. Vlasic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DuPont dives in for a single leg takedown but Vlasic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As DuPont backs off Vlasic throws a huge counter combo but DuPont manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuPont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DuPont has Vlasic pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuPont creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vlasic's defenses.
Vlasic is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DuPont.
The referee is keeping an eye on DuPont - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vlasic being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel DuPont.
DuPont clinches.
DuPont has Vlasic pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for DuPont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuPont is stalling here.
DuPont landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DuPont manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DuPont lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DuPont dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DuPont gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DuPont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vlasic's elbow.
DuPont landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vlasic letting DuPont take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuPont misses with the head strike.
Vlasic takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Enver Vlasic's cut even more.
DuPont stalling.
DuPont breaks from the clinch.
DuPont moves into range and clinches up with Vlasic.
Gabriel DuPont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on DuPont - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DuPont has Vlasic pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel DuPont.
Nice takedown defense from Vlasic. No joy for DuPont on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel DuPont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuPont has Vlasic up against the cage in a clinch.
DuPont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuPont breaks from the clinch.
DuPont has closed the distance and engaged Vlasic in a clinch.
DuPont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlasic is looking to clinch.
Gabriel DuPont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DuPont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DuPont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlasic can do to turn this around?
DuPont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DuPont has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DuPont landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for DuPont.
DuPont gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel DuPont dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Enver Vlasic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DuPont throws a quick head kick that knocks Vlasic silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! DuPont is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel DuPont!
A victorious Gabriel DuPont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamine Mboko (ranked 4337 p4p, 25994 weight class) and Sapozhnikov Yevgenievich (ranked 358 p4p, 411 weight class). Lamine Mboko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sapozhnikov Yevgenievich's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamine Mboko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sapozhnikov Yevgenievich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yevgenievich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yevgenievich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yevgenievich instigates a clinch.
Yevgenievich tries to score a body lock takedown but Mboko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yevgenievich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mboko is defending well.
Yevgenievich tries for a takedown but Mboko manages to get underhooks.
Lamine Mboko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sapozhnikov Yevgenievich.
Mboko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yevgenievich is defended easily by Mboko.
Mboko lands a big right hook! Yevgenievich looks hurt but is still standing! Mboko lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Yevgenievich falls down and Mboko dives in with a huge hammer fist! Yevgenievich's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mboko runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lamine Mboko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merey Aqniet (ranked 5182 p4p, 4222 weight class) and Aleksy Garabz (ranked 383 p4p, 354 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Merey Aqniet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksy Garabz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Garabz misses
and Aqniet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garabz's guard.
Garabz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aqniet has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garabz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aqniet just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garabz manages to break the clinch.
Garabz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aqniet.
Aqniet throwing a counter right hand but Garabz manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aqniet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garabz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aqniet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garabz throws a sloppy head kick and Aqniet moves out of range easily.
Aqniet moves out of range of the body kick from Garabz.
Aqniet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garabz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aqniet tries to counter by clinching up but Garabz breaks away and moves out of range.
Garabz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garabz tries to clinch but Aqniet is having none of it.
Aqniet is looking for a counter combo.
Garabz tries to clinch
and Aqniet counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Garabz is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Merey Aqniet!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kekkonen (ranked 3159 p4p, 3345 weight class) and Wolodymyr Emelianenko (ranked 139 p4p, 141 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - I Hate Everything About You. The key to victory for Kalle Kekkonen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalle Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wolodymyr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Kekkonen misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Kekkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kekkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko weaves into range and cracks Kekkonen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kekkonen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Emelianenko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolodymyr Emelianenko!
Wolodymyr Emelianenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haroon Saeed (ranked 2832 p4p, 1266 weight class) and Chris Triggathy (ranked 263 p4p, 152 weight class). Chris Triggathy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haroon Saeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Triggathy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triggathy slips a jab from Saeed.
We've been told by Saeed's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saeed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Triggathy has time to react.
Triggathy misses with a hook
and Triggathy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Triggathy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Triggathy ducks under a wild hook from Saeed.
Triggathy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saeed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saeed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Triggathy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Triggathy looks to throw the jab but Saeed is out of range.
Chris Triggathy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Triggathy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Saeed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saeed lands a nice shot to the body.
Saeed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Triggathy.
Saeed scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triggathy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saeed counters with a nice uppercut.
Triggathy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saeed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saeed lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Saeed. That snapped Triggathy's head back.
Triggathy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saeed manages to avoid it.
Triggathy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saeed.
Triggathy misses with an uppercut.
Saeed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Triggathy in his tracks.
Triggathy throws a big shot that misses.
Triggathy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saeed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saeed misses with a hook.
Triggathy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saeed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saeed dodges the punch combination from Triggathy.
Saeed wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saeed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Triggathy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Triggathy tries to keep at a distance but Saeed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Triggathy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saeed is keeping busy.
Triggathy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saeed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Triggathy blocks a jab.
Saeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Triggathy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saeeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Haroon Saeed has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saeed checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Triggathy.
Triggathy loads up on a big right hand but Saeed slips the punch.
Triggathy defending well as Saeed loads up on a big left hand.
Triggathy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saeed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Triggathy misses with a combination
and Saeed counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Saeed coming out on top.
Triggathy moves away from the strike by Saeed.
A low kick lands for Triggathy.
Triggathy throws a series of punches but Saeed avoids them all with ease.
Saeed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Triggathy cracks Saeed with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Saeed.
Saeed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saeed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Triggathy misses.
Saeed throws a wild hook but Triggathy just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Saeed gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Triggathy raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Triggathy!
In his post fight interview, Chris Triggathy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ndidi Okeke (ranked 1615 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Fazkhat Kaztamanov (ranked 216 p4p, 225 weight class). Okeke's entrance music is Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ndidi Okeke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fazkhat Kaztamanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaztamanov avoids the body shot from Okeke.
Kaztamanov shoots in for a takedown but Okeke shows good takedown defense.
Okeke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaztamanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaztamanov wants a takedown.
Okeke manages to break the clinch.
Okeke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaztamanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okeke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaztamanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okeke.
Kaztamanov feints the counter takedown.
Kaztamanov tries to clinch up but Okeke circles away and keeps his distance.
Okeke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaztamanov's hands.
Kaztamanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okeke to score with a decent uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaztamanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okeke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaztamanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okeke counters with a straight right hand.
Ndidi Okeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fazkhat Kaztamanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Okeke. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaztamanov.
Okeke lands a jab to the head.
Okeke throws a shot from downtown. Kaztamanov moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaztamanov.
Okeke misses with a body punch
and Kaztamanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Okeke is looking to stand up but Kaztamanov isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okeke wants to get back to his feet but Kaztamanov passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaztamanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Okeke won't allow Kaztamanov to pass to mount.
Kaztamanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Okeke scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kaztamanov manages to mount him!
Okeke is trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaztamanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Okeke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kaztamanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaztamanov wants to control the pace but Okeke is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okeke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kaztamanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaztamanov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Okeke wants to get back to his feet.
Kaztamanov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kaztamanov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okeke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kaztamanov controlling from mount.
Okeke wants to get back to his feet.
Kaztamanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Okeke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Okeke is squirming around, avoiding Kaztamanov's attempts to control the action.
Kaztamanov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Okeke looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kaztamanov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fazkhat Kaztamanov!
Post fight, Fazkhat Kaztamanov stared into the camera and said 'I murder everybody in division, give me title and ill kill'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roby Schultz (ranked 1474 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Jessie Olafsson (ranked 69 p4p, 146 weight class). Roby Schultz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roby Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jessie Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olafsson throws a head kick that misses
and Schultz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Olafsson! Schultz lets Olafsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Olafsson is rocked!
It looks like Jessie Olafsson has been cut.
Olafsson throws a right hand that misses
and Schultz counters with a right hand to the body.
Olafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him?
Olafsson looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Schultz ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Olafsson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roby Schultz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Uno (ranked 782 p4p, 1211 weight class) and Damien Holt (ranked 113 p4p, 168 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Uno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Holt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Uno to the ground. Holt is now in De Uno's guard.
Holt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Uno is keeping the position for now.
De Uno wants to sweep but no luck.
De Uno is working hard here to advance position.
Holt wants to pass the guard but De Uno is keeping the position.
Holt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt passes into half guard.
Holt is looking to advance position but De Uno won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt is thwarting De Uno's attempts to control the position.
Holt seems to be looking for submissions.
De Uno's coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Holt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Uno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but De Uno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Uno is controlling Holt's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holt stopping the sweep attempt from De Uno.
Holt trying to control but De Uno is working from the bottom.
De Uno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holt passes into half guard.
Holt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Uno has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Uno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holt on the ground.
De Uno is trying to maintain the position but Holt is very close to passing his half guard.
Holt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Uno defends it well.
Holt is stalling here. De Uno is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Holt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Uno has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
De Uno decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Uno jabs at Holt's body.
De Uno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Uno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Uno throws a chopping leg kick but Holt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Uno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Uno off to one side.
Holt clinches up against the cage.
De Uno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Uno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Uno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt taking some punishment here, with De Uno in his half guard.
Holt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Uno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Uno is aware though and is defending well.
Holt being controlled here, momentarily.
De Uno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holt trying to control the position.
De Uno is stalling in the full guard.
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 Karl De Uno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Uno keeps the fight on the outside.
Holt shoots in and bounces De Uno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holt preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt pushing down on De Uno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Uno is just riding it out for now. Holt eventually gives up the hold.
Holt passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Uno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Uno manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Uno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holt passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Uno is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt trying to control but De Uno is having none of it.
De Uno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Uno is looking to escape.
Holt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Holt looking to secure an arm triangle but De Uno defends it well.
De Uno prevents Holt from taking his back.
De Uno is trying to reverse the position but instead Holt has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Uno rolls, trying to escape but Holt keeps control of the position.
Damien Holt has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Uno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt wants to finish this one by submission but De Uno is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Holt.
De Uno is trying to escape the mount.
Holt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Uno is looking to escape.
De Uno wants to hold on but Holt pushes him away.
Holt trying to control but De Uno is having none of it.
De Uno has given up his back here. Will Holt look for the submission or keep pounding away?
De Uno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt controlling well, preventing De Uno from escaping the position.
Holt looking to break De Uno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Uno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Holt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Uno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
De Uno is really stuck here.
Holt tries to get the hooks in deep but De Uno pushed the leg off.
Holt is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. De Uno has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Holt has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! De Uno taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Holt doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damien Holt!
Damien Holt is the new welterweight champion!
Damien Holt decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
The defeated Karl De Uno had this to say: 'I am not happy with my performance. It’s back to the Dog house, train and grind to be much better for the next fight. Congrats to the winner. Hopefully I can avenge this loss someday'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Cortes Acosta (ranked 844 p4p, 1183 weight class) and Timmy Tung (ranked 99 p4p, 143 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Cortes Acosta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Tung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes Acosta catches Tung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cortes Acosta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tung in his tracks.
Tung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortes Acosta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortes Acosta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cortes Acosta scores with a shot to the body.
Tung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortes Acosta misses with an uppercut. Tung saw that one coming.
Tung doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes Acosta circles away.
Jab, jab by Cortes Acosta - just one landing.
Cortes Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortes Acosta 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.
Cortes Acosta tests Tung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cortes Acosta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tung doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes Acosta circles away.
Tung tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortes Acosta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Cortes Acosta finds it's way through Tung's defenses.
Tung clobbers Cortes Acosta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortes Acosta lands a head shot.
Cortes Acosta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tung tries to clinch there but Cortes Acosta circles away.
Tung tries to clinch there but Cortes Acosta circles away.
Cortes Acosta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortes Acosta swats away the attempt to clinch by Tung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortes Acosta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortes Acosta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tung clinches.
Tung misses with a knee strike.
Tung throws an elbow that misses.
Tung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cortes Acosta wants to break free but Tung has control.
Tung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cortes Acosta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tung leaning against his opponent.
Cortes Acosta working hard to break the clinch.
Cortes Acosta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cortes Acosta is trying to push Tung away but Tung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortes Acosta is defending well for now.
Tung misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes Acosta is trying to break the clinch but Tung has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tung.
Tung crunches a lovely knee into Cortes Acosta's ribcage.
Cortes Acosta is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tung keeps control of Cortes Acosta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tung has Cortes Acosta pressed against the cage, preventing Cortes Acosta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cortes Acosta is trying to force a seperation but Tung has the dominant position.
Tung keeps control of Cortes Acosta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tung is trying to maintain a safe position but Cortes Acosta gets an underhook and turns Tung into the cage.
Tung looking to throw knees to the head but Cortes Acosta is blocking nicely.
Cortes Acosta can't break the clinch.
Tung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tung lands with a right to the head.
Tung is pushing Cortes Acosta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tung has Cortes Acosta pressed against the cage, preventing Cortes Acosta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tung lands a knee to the body.
Tung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tung lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortes Acosta backwards.
Tung scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes Acosta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortes Acosta being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Tung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cortes Acosta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tung with a knee to the head.
Cortes Acosta wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Tung on the inside.
Cortes Acosta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cortes Acosta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Tung.
Tung lands a nice knee to the body.
Tung looking to slow down the pace here.
Tung landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tung stalling.
Tung connects with a knee to the head.
Tung tries a knee to the head but Cortes Acosta blocks it.
Tung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Tung on the inside.
Tung landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tung tries to stall but Cortes Acosta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cortes Acosta wants to break free but Tung has control.
Cortes Acosta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Tung dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortes Acosta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortes Acosta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tung takes one to the side of the head.
Angelo Cortes Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes Acosta lands a two punch combo.
Tung tries to clinch up but Cortes Acosta circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortes Acosta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes Acosta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortes Acosta looks to land a left hand but Tung moved out of range nicely.
Cortes Acosta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tung doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes Acosta circles away.
Cortes Acosta lands a glancing blow to the side of Tung's head.
Tung rushes Cortes Acosta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes Acosta takes an elbow to the temple.
Timmy Tung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tung lands an elbow inside that Cortes Acosta shrugs off.
Tung just leaning against Cortes Acosta, taking a breather.
Cortes Acosta wants to get back to striking at distance but Tung won't allow it.
Cortes Acosta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tung leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung lands an elbow inside.
Tung working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tung.
Tung lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tung.
Cortes Acosta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tung has him pressed against the cage.
Tung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cortes Acosta's efforts to push away.
Cortes Acosta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tung has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes Acosta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tung has him pressed against the cage.
Tung keeps control of Cortes Acosta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tung lands an elbow inside that Cortes Acosta shrugs off.
It looks like Angelo Cortes Acosta has been cut.
Tung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortes Acosta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cortes Acosta's face.
Cortes Acosta taking a breather.
Cortes Acosta is trying to break the clinch but Tung has him pressed against the cage.
Tung scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortes Acosta takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tung.
Tung has Cortes Acosta pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cortes Acosta is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tung - that's hurt Cortes Acosta badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cortes Acosta is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cortes Acosta doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Timmy Tung!
Timmy Tung is the new lightweight champion!
Timmy Tung decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 628 p4p, 969 weight class) and Renan Galvao (ranked 60 p4p, 94 weight class). Daugherty comes into the arena with Go Get It. blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that John Daugherty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Daugherty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Daugherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Daugherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao darts in trying to clinch
and Daugherty counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Daugherty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daugherty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daugherty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Galvao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Daugherty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daugherty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.
Daugherty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daugherty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Daugherty content to control rather than advance.
Daugherty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daugherty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Daugherty seems to be looking for submissions.
Galvao is looking to escape.
Daugherty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Daugherty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daugherty.
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daugherty is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daugherty to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daugherty wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
Daugherty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Daugherty eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Daugherty is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daugherty trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.
Daugherty prevents Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Daugherty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daugherty wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daugherty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daugherty is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Daugherty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galvao wants to clinch but Daugherty slips to the side
and Daugherty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daugherty.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daugherty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daugherty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daugherty wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Daugherty has picked Galvao up and slammed him! Galvao can't keep hold of the triangle and Daugherty manages to pass to side control!
Daugherty tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Daugherty trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galvao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Daugherty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daugherty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daugherty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daugherty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Daugherty tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
John Daugherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galvao stops Daugherty from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daugherty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
Galvao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daugherty actively working from the bottom here.
Daugherty is defending against the submission attempts here by Galvao.
Daugherty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daugherty defends it well.
Daugherty is looking to control Galvao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daugherty avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but Daugherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Daugherty wants to get back to full guard.
Galvao is thwarting Daugherty's attempts to control the position.
Daugherty looking for submissions off his back.
Daugherty gets back to full guard.
Daugherty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.
Galvao is looking to stand up but Daugherty won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daugherty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.
Daugherty looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daugherty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daugherty's guard.
Daugherty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daugherty has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Daugherty dominated that second round.
That's time! Daugherty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daugherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Daugherty feinted with a counter takedown.
Galvao tries to clinch but Daugherty moves away
and Daugherty counters with a takedown into side control.
Galvao tries to bench press Daugherty off him but Daugherty keeps the position.
Daugherty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daugherty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daugherty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daugherty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daugherty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Galvao tries to kick Daugherty off but Daugherty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao moves into full guard.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daugherty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daugherty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daugherty drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Daugherty off! Daugherty jumps back into Galvao's guard.
Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daugherty has passed into half guard!
Daugherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
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.
Daugherty is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daugherty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
Daugherty is looking for a kimura here.
Daugherty seems to be working for a kimura but Galvao defends the submission attempt.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daugherty pulls his head out easily.
Daugherty controlling the pace.
Daugherty moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Galvao.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daugherty staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daugherty is trying to get an arm triangle but Galvao is defending well.
Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galvao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daugherty trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galvao tries to buck Daugherty off but Daugherty is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Daugherty clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daugherty shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galvao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daugherty.
Daugherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Daugherty pushes him off.
Galvao tries to clinch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Daugherty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galvao's waist but Galvao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daugherty off to one side.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daugherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Daugherty circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daugherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daugherty closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Galvao did well to prevent Daugherty getting side control.
Daugherty stops Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to stand up but Daugherty isn't so interested in that idea.
Daugherty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
Daugherty wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daugherty escapes and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Galvao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Galvao bucks up and tries to throw Daugherty off but instead Daugherty has got his back!
Galvao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Daugherty's arms.
Galvao showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Galvao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Galvao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Daugherty tightening his grip on Galvao, looking for the choke.
Daugherty tightening his grip on Galvao, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty looking for the choke but no joy.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galvao stops Daugherty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daugherty working for a submission but Galvao is keeping him at bay.
Galvao really wants to buck Daugherty off and get back to his feet.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that Galvao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daugherty has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daugherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galvao gets to his feet - Daugherty follows without any prompting.
Renan Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao closes the distance but Daugherty moves to the side
and Daugherty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galvao!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Daugherty had his way with Renan Galvao 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daugherty fails with the takedown.
Daugherty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Daugherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daugherty shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Daugherty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daugherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daugherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daugherty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Daugherty circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries to clinch but Daugherty is having none of it.
Galvao closes the distance looking to clinch
so Daugherty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galvao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daugherty has managed to get both his arms back between Galvao's legs - danger averted.
Galvao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
Daugherty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daugherty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daugherty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daugherty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daugherty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daugherty trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daugherty prevents Galvao from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daugherty wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Daugherty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daugherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daugherty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty advances to mount.
Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daugherty.
Daugherty wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.
Daugherty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Galvao 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daugherty is working for a submission of some sort.
Renan Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Daugherty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daugherty 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Daugherty!
John Daugherty retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious John Daugherty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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