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FC 2: Jackoff in Dong Nai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron Jordan (ranked 5038 p4p, 4878 weight class) and Nyzier Gorav (ranked 424 p4p, 415 weight class). Lebron Jordan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nyzier Gorav!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorav counters with a takedown into side control.
Gorav trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gorav.
Gorav in the domination position with Jordan hanging on.
Gorav goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jordan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gorav but great work by Jordan.
Gorav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorav is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan controls the position.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan decides to stand back up.
A lazy body kick from Jordan
and Gorav counters with a single leg into guard. Jordan didn't expect that.
Jordan managing to control the position.
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gorav trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Gorav must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorav accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorav trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Gorav looking to pass the guard.
Gorav throws an elbow that misses. Jordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorav's guard. Nice move by Jordan!
Gorav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Gorav keeps moving.
Jordan passes Gorav's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorav does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jordan trying to advance position but Gorav counters by regaining guard.
Gorav pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorav wants to control the position but Jordan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jordan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorav is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Gorav trying to control from the bottom.
Jordan prevents Gorav from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gorav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jordan wants to clinch but Gorav slips to the side
and Gorav counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorav fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gorav manages to circle out of the way.
Jordan gets caught napping as Gorav dives in and scores a takedown. Jordan manages to retain guard.
Jordan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gorav as he jumps to the side.
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 Lebron Jordan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gorav with a poor takedown
and Jordan counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordan as he jumps to the side.
Jordan attempts a counter takedown but Gorav avoids it well and moves away.
Gorav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Despite the aggression on Gorav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Gorav tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorav somewhat.
Lebron Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyzier Gorav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan has his takedown stuffed
and Gorav counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan leaves Gorav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gorav with that takedown attempt.
Jordan is looking to counter the offense by Gorav and move into the clinch.
Jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gorav throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorav.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Gorav avoids them all with ease.
As Jordan backs off Gorav throws a huge counter combo but Jordan manages to avoid it all.
Jordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gorav defends well and Jordan ends up having to push Gorav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorav has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gorav is trying to maintain a safe position but Jordan gets an underhook and turns Gorav into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Gorav is trying to break the clinch but Jordan is controlling him.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from Gorav.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordan manages to pull guard.
Jordan trying to control the position.
Jordan wants to sweep here but Gorav controlling him for the moment.
Gorav missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Gorav from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorav throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jordan seems keen to control Gorav's posture.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Gorav isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gorav moves into the clinch.
Gorav misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Gorav - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jordan is struggling to control the position.
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.
Gorav prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Gorav has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan successfully pulls guard.
Gorav wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gorav puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan tries to kick Gorav off but Gorav keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gorav gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lebron Jordan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Jordan with that takedown attempt.
Gorav shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gorav. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorav, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorav tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorav somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorav fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordan, pushing him back against the cage.
Gorav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorav tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorav drops back down to his feet.
Gorav gets underhooks to prevent Jordan's takedown attempt.
Jordan is trying to force a seperation but Gorav has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gorav drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan tries to clinch but Gorav is having none of it.
Gorav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorav gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gorav lands in his opponent's guard.
Jordan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gorav gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gorav pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorav slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gorav moves into the clinch.
Gorav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyzier Gorav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorav bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorav moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorav working the ground and pound but Jordan is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyzier Gorav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron Jordan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dispenza (ranked 4919 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Yahir Jubli (ranked 140 p4p, 126 weight class). Yahir Jubli is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Dispenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yahir Jubli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jubli wants to clinch.
Dispenza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jubli shoots in looking for a takedown. Dispenza tries to sprawl out of it but Jubli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dispenza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dispenza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dispenza misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubli looks to land a combination. Dispenza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown but Dispenza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jubli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jubli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dispenza defends well and Jubli ends up having to push Dispenza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe Dispenza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yahir Jubli.
Dispenza looks to land a left hand but Jubli moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubli slips a straight right by Dispenza.
Dispenza misses with a hook
and Jubli counters with a left and a right that stings Dispenza.
Jubli dives in for a single leg takedown but Dispenza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dispenza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jubli moves into the clinch.
Jubli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jubli drags the fight down to the ground.
Jubli wants to sweep here but Dispenza controlling him for the moment.
Jubli looking to control.
Dispenza looking to pass the guard.
Jubli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dispenza stopping the sweep attempt from Jubli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dispenza is now in half guard.
Dispenza is trying to control. Jubli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jubli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dispenza.
Jubli keeping full guard, as Dispenza tries to pass.
Dispenza looking to sit in guard and control but Jubli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dispenza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dispenza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dispenza is looking for a triangle but Jubli pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubli stopping the sweep attempt from Dispenza.
Jubli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dispenza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dispenza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dispenza!
Jubli is trying to control Dispenza's posture but Dispenza avoids it.
Jubli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jubli wants to control but Dispenza postures up.
Dispenza trying to control the position but Jubli is working away.
Dispenza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jubli, who protects the arm well.
Jubli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dispenza is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispenza unloads with some shots from mount but Jubli bucks and avoids them well.
Dispenza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Joe Dispenza 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.
Dispenza misses with a looping right.
Jubli tries to counter with a clinch but Dispenza shakes him off and moves away.
Jubli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dispenza.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jubli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dispenza misses with a hook. Jubli ducked under it nicely.
Jubli tries to clinch up but Dispenza circles away and keeps his distance.
Dispenza throws a looping overhand right but Jubli ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jubli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Dispenza misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubli throws a head kick that misses.
Jubli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Dispenza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yahir Jubli.
Jubli misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown but Dispenza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jubli throws a sloppy head kick and Dispenza moves out of range easily.
Jubli is breathing heavily.
Dispenza loads up on a big right hand but Jubli slips the punch.
Jubli tries to clinch up but Dispenza circles away and keeps his distance.
Jubli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dispenza.
Jubli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dispenza throws out the jab.
Jubli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jubli moves out of range as Dispenza strikes.
Jubli tries to clinch there but Dispenza circles away.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dispenza as he avoids it easily.
Dispenza misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jubli.
Dispenza throws a big shot that misses.
Dispenza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jubli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jubli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dispenza is fending him off so far but Jubli persists. Nope, Dispenza circles away and we're back to standing.
Dispenza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dispenza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jubli slips a straight right by Dispenza.
Jubli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dispenza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jubli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jubli throws a head kick but Dispenza moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dispenza misses the target.
Dispenza takes a swing at Jubli's ribcage but misses.
Dispenza throws a looping overhand right but Jubli ducks down to avoid it.
Jubli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jubli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jubli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Jubli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dispenza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jubli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dispenza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jubli manages to avoid it.
Dispenza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispenza misses with a wild body shot.
Jubli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jubli moves out of range of the strikes.
As Dispenza backs off Jubli throws a huge counter combo but Dispenza manages to avoid it all.
Jubli misses with a body kick.
Dispenza looks to throw the jab but Jubli is out of range.
A combination from Dispenza does no damage.
Jubli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dispenza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dispenza misses with a looping right.
Dispenza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jubli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jubli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dispenza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jubli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dispenza looks to land a left hand but Jubli moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispenza looks to land a right hand but Jubli moved out of range.
Jubli avoids the body shot from Dispenza.
Dispenza misses with a hook. Jubli ducked under it nicely.
Jubli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jubli fails with a takedown attempt.
Dispenza is looking to counter punch.
Jubli slips a jab from Dispenza.
Jubli fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispenza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dispenza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Dispenza is winning the standup battle so far.
Jubli staying out of range there.
Jubli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dispenza 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. This is the final round!
Jubli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dispenza avoids it really well and circles away.
Dispenza swings for the body but Jubli moves out of range.
Jubli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dispenza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jubli.
Jubli tries to clinch but Dispenza is having none of it.
Dispenza misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dispenza misses.
Jubli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispenza.
Dispenza throws a body punch but Jubli moves out of range.
Dispenza swings widly with a right hand
and Jubli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispenza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jubli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dispenza throws a body punch but Jubli moves out of range.
Dispenza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jubli.
Dispenza throws a body shot but no joy.
Dispenza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jubli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dispenza.
Jubli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dispenza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jubli can do to turn this around?
Dispenza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe Dispenza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yahir Jubli.
Dispenza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jubli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dispenza defends it nicely.
Jubli tries to clinch but Dispenza is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubli shoots for a takedown but Dispenza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dispenza stuffs the takedown attempt from Jubli. Jubli gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dispenza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dispenza.
Dispenza looks to land a right hand but Jubli moved out of range.
Dispenza thuds a left hand into Jubli's body.
Jubli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dispenza.
Dispenza misses the shot to the body.
Dispenza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dispenza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dispenza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dispenza misses with a body shot.
Jubli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yahir Jubli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispenza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jubli defending well as Dispenza loads up on a big left hand.
Dispenza misses with a looping right.
Jubli needs to keep his hands up - Dispenza had a free shot at his head there.
Dispenza misses the jab.
Jubli unleashes a big counter combination but Dispenza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jubli slips under a jab from Dispenza.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dispenza as he jumps to the side.
Dispenza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Dispenza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jubli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dispenza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jubli.
Dispenza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dispenza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jubli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jubli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dispenza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dispenza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dispenza looks to land a left hand but Jubli moved out of range nicely.
Jubli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jubli shoots in looking for a takedown but Dispenza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jubli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Dispenza.
Dispenza throws a hook to the side of Jubli's head but Jubli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jubli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dispenza throws a big counter combination but Jubli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dispenza misses with a hook. Jubli ducked under it nicely.
Yahir Jubli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Dispenza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dispenza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dispenza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dispenza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dispenza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 4219 p4p, 4658 weight class) and Michael Tango (ranked 331 p4p, 343 weight class). Max Holloway 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tango!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango misses with a takedown
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Tango will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Tango
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tango throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Holloway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holloway counters with a three punch combo that has Tango backing up. Tango nods at Holloway to acknowledge the strikes.
Tango fails to land the takedown.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tango.
Tango tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Tango.
As Tango looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Tango just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Tango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holloway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tango tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Holloway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Tango.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tango misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.
Holloway is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Holloway. No joy for Tango on that attempt.
As Tango looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Tango just gets out of the way.
Tango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tango tries to clinch but Holloway moves away
and Holloway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tango looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tango tries to clinch
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Tango will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tango or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Tango tries to clinch
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Tango shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tango throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tango misses with a combination
and Tango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tango fails with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway 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.
Tango shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Tango looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Tango just gets out of the way.
It looks like Holloway has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tango fails with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a left and a right that stings Tango.
Max Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tango tries to clinch but Holloway moves out of range.
Tango tries to clinch up
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango fails to land the takedown.
As Tango looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Tango just gets out of the way.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tango.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael Tango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tango tries to clinch there but Holloway circles away.
Holloway thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tango fails with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tango thinking.
Tango lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand.
Tango fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holloway avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tango.
Holloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Tango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tango closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holloway counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway stuffs the takedown.
Tango throws a leg kick
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Tango tries to clinch up.
Tango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Tango fails to land the takedown.
Holloway keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tango fails with the takedown.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tango.
Holloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holloway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tango fails with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Tango will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tango lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tango tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Tango will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tango is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tango.
Holloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tango tries to clinch up.
Tango misses with a takedown attempt
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
Tango tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holloway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tango with a poor takedown
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holloway is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango misses with a takedown
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tango.
Tango tries to clinch but Holloway moves away
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Tango will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holloway counters with a three punch combo that has Tango backing up. Tango nods at Holloway to acknowledge the strikes.
Tango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
Tango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tango tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holloway counters with an outside leg kick.
Tango has his takedown stuffed
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tango might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holloway has got the better of the exchanges.
A right-left combo lands from Tango.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tango throws a sloppy head kick
and Holloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
Tango is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holloway is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tango.
Tango darts in trying to clinch
and Holloway counters with a left to the body.
Tango misses with a shot to the body
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tango wants to clinch up but Holloway keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango tries to clinch but Holloway moves away
and Holloway counters with a left and a right that stings Tango.
Tango shoots and misses
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Tango throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holloway counters with a three punch combo that has Tango backing up. Tango nods at Holloway to acknowledge the strikes.
 Tango is rocked!
Tango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holloway counters with a straight that turns Tango's legs to rubber! Holloway pushes forward with more strikes and Tango goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
A victorious Max Holloway 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mati Ciechu (ranked 3189 p4p, 4301 weight class) and Cillian O Connor (ranked 351 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mati Ciechu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cillian O Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciechu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ciechu stalling.
O Connor taking some punishment here, with Ciechu in his half guard.
O Connor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
O Connor is trying to maintain the position but Ciechu is very close to passing his half guard.
O Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciechu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciechu working O Connor over with strikes.
Ciechu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ciechu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciechu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Connor for as long as he can get away with.
Ciechu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ciechu.
O Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciechu is working away from the top position though.
Ciechu passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connor is desperately trying to improve his position but Ciechu has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
O Connor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ciechu is landing with some decent strikes but O Connor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O Connor is trying desperately to improve position.
O Connor keeps trying to improve his position.
O Connor is in a horrible position here. Ciechu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ciechu controlling the pace for now.
Ciechu with the ground and pound from mount.
Ciechu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ciechu with shots to the head and body - O Connor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ciechu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Connor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Connor working to try and regain half guard.
O Connor tries to hold on but Ciechu postures up.
Ciechu lands a big elbow.
Ciechu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Connor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ciechu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ciechu continues to stall.
O Connor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ciechu controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Connor tries to lock up and control but Ciechu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ciechu controlling the position easily from mount.
Ciechu is landing with some decent strikes but O Connor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ciechu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mati Ciechu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Connor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Connor working Ciechu over with knees to the body.
O Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Ciechu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Connor gets caught flat footed, as Ciechu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciechu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ciechu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciechu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor trying to control the position.
Ciechu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Connor is keeping the position for now.
Ciechu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Connor shoots for a takedown but Ciechu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ciechu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Connor manages to circle out of the way.
O Connor moves into the clinch.
O Connor is trying to break the clinch but Ciechu has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Ciechu has O Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ciechu wants the takedown. O Connor is fighting it off but Ciechu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in O Connor's guard against the cage.
Ciechu is standing up over O Connor. O Connor looks to escape but Ciechu dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on O Connor's face as Ciechu controls the position.
Ciechu continues to hold on tight.
O Connor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ciechu stands up and beckons O Connor to his feet.
O Connor rushes Ciechu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ciechu pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciechu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciechu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ciechu is controlling the pace.
O Connor is trying to stand back up but Ciechu is controlling him
Ciechu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Ciechu.
O Connor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ciechu pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ciechu lands a nice short elbow.
Ciechu is taking a breather. O Connor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Connor wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Connor is trying to control but can't.
Ciechu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ciechu winds up and cracks O Connor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mati Ciechu dominated that second round.
That's time! Ciechu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ciechu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Connor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ciechu is putting a hurting on O Connor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ciechu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
O Connor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Connor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Connor is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Ciechu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor trying to control here.
Ciechu not doing much here.
O Connor is looking to control Ciechu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Connor avoid being mounted?
Ciechu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Connor can do to turn this around?
Ciechu stands up and beckons O Connor to join him on the feet.
Cillian O Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Ciechu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Connor's guard.
Ciechu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ciechu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ciechu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Connor's head.
Ciechu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ciechu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ciechu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Connor wants to sweep but no luck.
Ciechu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciechu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ciechu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Connor is striking but Ciechu is not phased and passes to half guard.
O Connor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ciechu jumps into side control!
O Connor is trying to control Ciechu's posture but Ciechu avoids it.
Ciechu lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on O Connor's face as Ciechu controls the position.
O Connor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ciechu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Connor!
Mati Ciechu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciechu controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciechu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Connor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Connor shrugs it off.
Ciechu with the ground and pound from mount.
Ciechu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ciechu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Connor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ciechu lands a big elbow.
O Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ciechu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciechu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cillian O Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mati Ciechu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ciechu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mati Ciechu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomedov Magomedovich (ranked 3590 p4p, 4770 weight class) and Ryzien Yahmenski (ranked 299 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magomedov Magomedovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryzien Yahmenski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yahmenski moves out of range as Magomedovich strikes.
Yahmenski has closed the distance and engaged Magomedovich in a clinch.
Magomedovich is trying to pull guard but Yahmenski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magomedovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedovich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yahmenski drops back looking for a leg! Magomedovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedovich manages to kick Yahmenski off! Yahmenski jumps back into Magomedovich's guard.
Magomedovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yahmenski manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedovich landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yahmenski on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yahmenski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedovich.
Magomedovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedovich wants to control from the top but Yahmenski keeps moving.
Magomedovich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yahmenski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yahmenski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedovich wants to control from the top but Yahmenski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedovich postures up.
Magomedovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Yahmenski being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedovich trying to control but Yahmenski is working from the bottom.
Yahmenski wants to stand and escape but Magomedovich is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedovich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yahmenski has his foot on Magomedovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedovich works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedovich stays in close to Yahmenski's body and controls the position.
Yahmenski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yahmenski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yahmenski has Magomedovich up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yahmenski - the referee stops the clock and Magomedovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yahmenski. Magomedovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magomedovich throws a head kick that misses.
Yahmenski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yahmenski gets caught flat footed, as Magomedovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yahmenski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magomedovich presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yahmenski pulls guard.
Yahmenski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedovich is pushing down on Yahmenski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yahmenski is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedovich blocks the strikes from Yahmenski.
Magomedovich lands strikes from half guard.
Yahmenski is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryzien Yahmenski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yahmenski is looking to clinch but Magomedovich is avoiding it.
Yahmenski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magomedovich.
Magomedovich misses with a body kick.
Magomedovich drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Yahmenski right on the button. Yahmenski goes down! Magomedovich follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Magomedovich gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomedov Magomedovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finn O Rourke (ranked 4269 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Muhammad Escobar (ranked 393 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Finn O Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rourke has a takedown stuffed.
O Rourke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar leaves O Rourke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Rourke is defended easily by Escobar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Rourke counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at O Rourke to acknowledge the strikes.
O Rourke shoots and misses
and Escobar counters with a two punch combo.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
O Rourke shoots in but Escobar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Rourke tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Rourke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
A big left from Escobar misses.
A nice combination there by Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a combination but O Rourke avoids it well.
O Rourke misses with a takedown
and O Rourke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhammad Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Rourke's sensitive parts.
Escobar throws a right hand that O Rourke ducks under and follows up with a left that O Rourke also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
O Rourke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Rourke.
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!
Escobar cracks O Rourke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rourke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Rourke.
Escobar leaves O Rourke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rourke is breathing heavily.
O Rourke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Rourke.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar throws a right and a left that O Rourke avoids nicely.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar unleashes a big counter combination but O Rourke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands the left hand.
Escobar with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Rourke or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad.
Escobar lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar connects with a right hand. O Rourke shakes it off.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar connects with a leg kick.
Escobar cracks O Rourke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Escobar tenderised O Rourke's leg. O Rourke is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Rourke fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar scores with the left hand. O Rourke knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Rourke is defended easily by Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Rourke.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Rourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
O Rourke is looking for a counter combo.
O Rourke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Rourke throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that O Rourke sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Escobar misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Rourke.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rourke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Escobar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Rourke.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but O Rourke slips the punch.
O Rourke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Rourke fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Rourke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar tries to bum rush O Rourke with a series of wild strikes but O Rourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Rourke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Escobar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but O Rourke slips the punch.
O Rourke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but O Rourke blocks it well.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but O Rourke checks it.
O Rourke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Muhammad Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Rourke. That did some damage!
Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow O Rourke down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar throws a right hand that O Rourke ducks under and follows up with a left that O Rourke also avoids with ease.
O Rourke takes one to the chin there.
O Rourke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Rourke.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Rourke. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Jab from Escobar.
O Rourke misses with a double jab.
O Rourke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
O Rourke throws a big counter combination but Escobar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Rourke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar looks for the body kick but O Rourke saw that one coming.
O Rourke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Escobar tenderised O Rourke's leg. O Rourke is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Rourke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but O Rourke persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Rourke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Rourke looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
O Rourke misses with a body kick.
O Rourke moves out of range of the body kick.
O Rourke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Rourke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rourke tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Rourke closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Rourke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
O Rourke throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
O Rourke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar throws a low kick but O Rourke avoids it.
O Rourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Rourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Rourke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Rourke feints a jab promting Escobar to slip. O Rourke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Escobar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
O Rourke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muhammad Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Escobar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar thumps O Rourke with a low kick.
O Rourke ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Rourke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
O Rourke moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but O Rourke moved out of range nicely.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
O Rourke defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar looks to land a combination but O Rourke avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Rourke checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Rourke tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
O Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Rourke.
As O Rourke backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but O Rourke manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Escobar misses.
O Rourke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from O Rourke.
O Rourke dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Rourke moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
O Rourke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
O Rourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
O Rourke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by O Rourke. O Rourke maintains the clinch.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Escobar misses.
O Rourke blocks a jab.
O Rourke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Rourke walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rourke forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
O Rourke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
O Rourke jumps guard but Escobar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Escobar tries to break free but O Rourke pushes him back against the cage.
Finn O Rourke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Escobar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Al Hussein (ranked 3138 p4p, 3533 weight class) and Raphael Everett (ranked 315 p4p, 349 weight class). Khalil Al Hussein 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalil Al Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raphael Everett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Everett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Everett dodges the punch combination from Al Hussein.
Everett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hussein lands with a kick to the temple. Everett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Raphael Everett has been cut.
Al Hussein misses with a head kick.
Everett is looking to land body kicks.
Everett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Hussein.
Al Hussein throws a head kick but Everett moves out of range.
Everett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hussein misses with a double jab.
Al Hussein misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hussein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Everett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Everett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Hussein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Everett.
Al Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everett rushes Al Hussein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Hussein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Everett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Hussein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khalil Al Hussein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Everett.
Everett forces Al Hussein back against the cage and clinches.
Everett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hussein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Everett dodges the punch combination from Al Hussein.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Al Hussein pushes him off.
Al Hussein throws a right and a left that Everett avoids nicely.
Everett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Hussein is fending him off so far but Everett persists. Nope, Al Hussein circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Al Hussein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Al Hussein pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Hussein.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Everett tries to counter with a clinch but Al Hussein shakes him off and moves away.
Al Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hussein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Everett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Everett throws a head kick but Al Hussein moves out of range.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Hussein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hussein misses with a body kick.
Everett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Hussein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Al Hussein.
Al Hussein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Everett counters with a left and a right that stings Al Hussein.
Al Hussein throws a head kick but Everett moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett misses with a takedown attempt - Al Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Hussein throws a series of punches but Everett moves out of range.
Everett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Hussein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Al Hussein.
Al Hussein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Everett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Everett lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Al Hussein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Everett'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.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Everett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Everett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Khalil Al Hussein has been cut.
Everett misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Hussein counters with a left and a right that stings Everett.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Hussein.
Everett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Hussein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al Hussein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al Hussein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hussein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Everett counters with a nice uppercut.
Everett doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Hussein circles away.
Al Hussein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Everett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Hussein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hussein sets himself, and Everett steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Hussein avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Everett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Everett tried to score with a low kick but Al Hussein checks it.
Khalil Al Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hussein throws a nice looking combination but Everett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everett can do to turn this around?
Al Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
Everett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Hussein lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Hussein lands a head kick. Everett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al Hussein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett is looking to clinch.
Al Hussein swinging wildly here.
Al Hussein keeps the fight on the outside.
Everett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Hussein circles away.
Khalil Al Hussein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Everett.
Everett tries to clinch but Al Hussein is having none of it.
Everett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett tries to clinch but Al Hussein is having none of it.
Al Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Everett's shoulder, as Everett tries to avoid the shot.
Al Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everett avoids the head kick by Al Hussein.
Everett tries to counter with a clinch but Al Hussein shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Everett or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Hussein, which made it look bad.
Al Hussein lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
Al Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalil Al Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everett moves out of range of the body kick from Al Hussein.
Everett misses with a head kick.
Al Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Everett wants to clinch up but Al Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Al Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Everett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Everett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Hussein avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Everett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Hussein but Al Hussein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Everett fails with the takedown
and Al Hussein counters with a one-two to the body.
Everett is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Hussein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Everett looks to land a body kick but Al Hussein moved away.
Al Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Al Hussein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Al Hussein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Everett unleashes a big counter combination but Al Hussein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Everett doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Hussein circles away.
Everett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Everett wants to counter the offense by Al Hussein and move into the clinch position.
Everett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Everett misses with a head kick.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses
and Everett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Hussein misses with a body kick.
Everett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Hussein defends it well.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Hussein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hussein throws a head kick but Everett moves out of range.
Everett is looking for the big counter here.
Al Hussein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Everett is defended easily by Al Hussein.
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hussein keeps Everett at a distance using the push kick.
Everett shoots and misses
and Al Hussein counters with a two punch combo.
Everett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Hussein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khalil Al Hussein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Everett.
Al Hussein slaps away a takedown attempt from Everett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Hussein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Hussein throws a body kick that misses.
Al Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Al Hussein.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Al Hussein pushes him off.
A punch combination from Al Hussein misses.
Sloppy strikes from Al Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Al Hussein throws a series of punches but Everett avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Everett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Hussein sneaks out the side door and pushes Everett away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that Everett semi-blocks.
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Al Hussein.
Everett moves out of range as Al Hussein throws a body kick.
Al Hussein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Everett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Al Hussein misses.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Hussein.
A punch combination from Al Hussein misses.
Al Hussein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Hussein stuffs the takedown.
Everett is looking to clinch but Al Hussein is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hussein tries to move into range but Everett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Everett.
Everett throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hussein moves out of range easily.
Al Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hussein lands a jab to the nose.
Al Hussein throws a head kick but Everett moves out of range.
Everett tries to counter with a clinch but Al Hussein shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Hussein lands with a nice combination. Everett backs away looking to recover.
Al Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Everett.
Raphael Everett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalil Al Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Everett misses
and Al Hussein counters with a series of strikes. Everett will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Al Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Hussein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Al Hussein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Wester (ranked 2948 p4p, 4232 weight class) and Malik Jubli (ranked 261 p4p, 332 weight class). Wester comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Torment V3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Wester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik Jubli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wester. No joy for Jubli on that attempt.
Wester throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jubli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wester is in Jubli's guard.
Jubli is working an open guard so Wester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jubli tries to clinch up.
As Jubli looks to move away, Wester throws a big counter combo but Jubli just gets out of the way.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown but Wester shows good takedown defense.
Jubli gets the takedown into side control.
Wester explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jubli moves in looking to clinch but Wester pushes him off.
Wester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wester goes for a double leg but Jubli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jubli continues to drive forward.
Wester blocks an elbow strike from Jubli.
Wester tries for a takedown but Jubli manages to get underhooks.
Wester breaks the clinch.
Jubli shoots in for a takedown but Wester shows good takedown defense.
Mario Wester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Jubli.
Jubli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jubli closes the distance and pushes Wester back into the cage.
Jubli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wester smiles and moves away.
Wester leaves Jubli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wester has his takedown stuffed
and Jubli moves into the clinch.
Jubli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jubli tries to pull guard but Wester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jubli leaning against his opponent.
Wester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wester has hold of one of Jubli's legs. Jubli is fighting the takedown attempt but Wester gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wester preventing the sweep.
Jubli trying to control the position.
Wester content to stall in guard here.
Wester stands and steps away. Jubli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jubli misses with a takedown
and Wester counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jubli won't be happy with that.
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!
You can see the frustration on Jubli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wester is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jubli looking for a sweep but Wester has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jubli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wester avoids the attempt from Jubli to control.
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.
Jubli is desperately trying to improve his position but Wester has a good base and remains in mount.
Wester has control of Jubli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jubli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wester prevents Jubli from getting the reversal.
Wester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Wester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jubli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Wester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wester has a takedown stuffed.
Jubli fails with a takedown attempt.
Jubli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wester counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jubli!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Wester politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wester prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wester landing strikes.
Wester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jubli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jubli is looking to regain half guard here but Wester keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubli wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wester has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jubli's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jubli is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mario Wester!
Mario Wester took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Squirrel Sportswear ðŸ¿ï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cael Yurchon (ranked 3323 p4p, 3137 weight class) and August Knox (ranked 100 p4p, 91 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 Las Vegas, Cael Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, August Knox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yurchon is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox working some strikes from top position.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yurchon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knox uses it to pass to side control.
Knox tries to score with some ground and pound. Yurchon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Knox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Knox in side control, throwing shots but Yurchon defends.
Knox working the ground and pound from side control.
Knox taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurchon can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Knox controls the position.
Knox lands a nice forearm strike.
Knox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knox working away.
Knox taking a breather here.
Yurchon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yurchon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yurchon being controlled for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yurchon's guard.
Yurchon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Knox 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.
Knox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yurchon did well to prevent Knox getting side control.
Yurchon is defending against the submission attempts here by Knox.
Knox slows the pace down in half guard.
Yurchon really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knox connects with a nice short shot to Yurchon's temple.
Yurchon wants to control but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox trying to pass the guard but Yurchon defending well.
Knox working Yurchon over with strikes.
Knox moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yurchon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon wants to control but Knox postures up.
Yurchon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knox tries for a kimura but Yurchon is defending well.
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Yurchon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries for a kimura but Yurchon is defending well.
Knox controlling the position.
Yurchon wants to control but Knox postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yurchon gets caught flat footed, as Knox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yurchon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yurchon has escaped and now he's on top!
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knox pulls Yurchon in close to his closed guard and prevents Yurchon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yurchon scores with a nice strike.
Yurchon lands a jab to the head.
Knox moves forwards but Yurchon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yurchon missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yurchon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knox working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon is not content to let Knox control the position.
Yurchon can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox wants to control but Yurchon is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Yurchon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knox trying to mount his opponent but Yurchon defends it.
Yurchon tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Yurchon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Knox.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yurchon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Yurchon's legs - danger averted.
Yurchon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Yurchon being controlled here, momentarily.
Yurchon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knox won't allow Yurchon to sweep him here.
Yurchon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knox passes into half guard.
Knox controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox is looking for a kimura but Yurchon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knox to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Knox!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nove Nai (ranked 2463 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Bobby Jackoff (ranked 112 p4p, 101 weight class). Nove Nai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Jackoff's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nove Nai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Jackoff!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackoff has a takedown stuffed.
Nai tries to bum rush Jackoff with a series of wild strikes but Jackoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackoff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nai fails with the takedown.
Nai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackoff to the ground. Nai is now in Jackoff's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nai is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackoff has wrist control.
Nai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackoff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nai has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackoff is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackoff defending well though.
Jackoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nai.
Jackoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nai.
Jackoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nai.
Nai slips a nice elbow through Jackoff's hands, connecting with Jackoff's forehead.
Nai slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackoff tries to roll over but Nai keeps him under control.
Nai is trying to work for a kimura but Jackoff is defending well.
Jackoff trying to control but Nai postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackoff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackoff is trying to control but can't.
Nai trying to control from Jackoff's half guard. Jackoff has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nai has managed to get both his arms back between Jackoff's legs - danger averted.
Nai landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Bobby Jackoff has been cut.
Nai landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackoff is rocked!
Nai postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Jackoff's head off the mat! Jackoff is out! He's out! Nai jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nove Nai!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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