UFC 2

Gegard Mousasi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ronaldo Souza looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


**0:10
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches


**0:19
Jacare leads with a punch
Gegard Mousasi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!


**0:26
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronaldo Souza


**0:38
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Jacare pulls his arm out of danger.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare moves on the ground
Jacare cannot take advantage in the ground


**0:49
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Mousasi
Jacare is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Jacare misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Jacare struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!


**1:00
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!


**1:12
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Ronaldo Souza any adventage in the ground.
Jacare misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jacare is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!


**1:21
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gegard Mousasi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
the referee stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**1:32
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ronaldo Souza!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!


**1:41
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


**1:48
Gegard Mousasi paws at Jacare.
Jacare answers with solid punches!


**1:58
Low kick by Ronaldo Souza to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.


**2:07
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground


**2:21
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it


**2:35
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mousasi pulls his arm out of danger.


**2:46
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!


**2:54
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Jacare
Mousasi is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi!


**3:00
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Ronaldo Souza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.


**3:12
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Jacare works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
Mousasi shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.


**3:22
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put Jacare in half guard.


**3:33
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Mousasi
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is countered by Gegard Mousasi.
Ronaldo Souza gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Jacare blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mousasi's guard.


**3:42
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Mousasi
Jacare tries to open up Gegard Mousasi's defense faking a few punches.
Gegard Mousasi wraps his arms around Jacare's arms and counters the punches.
Ronaldo Souza gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Jacare spins out, but Gegard Mousasi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Jacare is too good and managed to back out of danger.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**3:54
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.


**4:07
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jacare is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!


**4:20
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Gegard Mousasi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...


**4:33
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.


**4:42
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi throws a flurry of punches at Jacare...
A lot of them are hitting Jacare's face


**4:54
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Gegard Mousasi tries to open Jacare's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gegard Mousasi. Jacare is unable to cover himself now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.



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Round 2
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**0:13
Crisp uppercut by Jacare followed by a hard jab
Mousasi deflects the blows.


**0:23
Shovel hook by Ronaldo Souza
goes nowhere.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Jacare's right thigh


**0:33
Ronaldo Souza and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.


**0:43
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.


**0:56
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and launches himself over Ronaldo Souza
Great move by Mousasi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**1:06
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ronaldo Souza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them


**1:16
Jacare and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.


**1:30
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.


**1:44
Gegard Mousasi charges at Jacare throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Jacare is rocked!
Jacare's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!


**1:55
Jacare steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.


**2:08
Ronaldo Souza throws an uppercut
Mousasi slips it.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.


**2:17
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare tries to take Gegard Mousasi down... Mousasi stumbles backwards and Ronaldo Souza launches a few punches...
Gegard Mousasi dodges and moves away a couple of steps...


**2:29
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Jacare is holding Gegard Mousasi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mousasi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured


**2:42
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ronaldo Souza goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Jacare misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put Jacare in half guard.


**2:50
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Mousasi
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Jacare's ribs.
That hit Jacare who moves on the ground in order to protect himself


**3:03
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Mousasi
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Ronaldo Souza tries to open Mousasi's guard...
Mousasi breaks the lock and covers himself from Jacare's punches


**3:16
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Mousasi
Jacare is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ronaldo Souza pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mousasi wraps his legs while he holds Ronaldo Souza's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Jacare blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mousasi's guard.


**3:23
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Mousasi
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi sees and opening and traps him in full guard.


**3:31
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!


**3:45
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Mousasi
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Mousasi holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**3:57
Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
that forces Jacare to try and defend better.


**4:09
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jacare misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that lands on Ronaldo Souza's leg.


**4:21
Jacare tries to grapple
Mousasi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range


**4:32
Mousasi is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.


**4:40
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.


**4:53
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gegard Mousasi controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Gegard Mousasi.



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Round 3
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**0:11
Gegard Mousasi launches a rapid series of punches
taking Jacare from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!


**0:19
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.


**0:32
Gegard Mousasi and Jacare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.


**0:40
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Gegard Mousasi sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.


**0:50
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mousasi struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him down


**0:58
Jacare moves forward looking for some action
Gegard Mousasi struggles a bit before breaking Jacare's attemp of grappling


**1:10
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mousasi sprawls and remains on his feet.


**1:21
Jacare moves forward looking for some action
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to engage and backpedals


**1:27
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ronaldo Souza gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi tries to grapple
He puts Jacare in a double underhook!


**1:37
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Jacare with uppercuts!
Jacare is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Jacare is unable to escape!
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza


**1:47
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi and Ronaldo Souza are cliched up against the cage. Mousasi steps for a throw
Ronaldo Souza is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Crushing shot to Jacare's body! He's holding his side
Ronaldo Souza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


**1:59
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare stumbles backwards and Gegard Mousasi circles to get the center of the cage


**2:12
Jacare is holding Gegard Mousasi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi shows great balance while pushing away Ronaldo Souza


**2:25
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Jacare.
*****Gegard Mousasi has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Jacare seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


**2:36
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.


**2:44
Mousasi throws a hook
that hits its mark.


**2:54
Gegard Mousasi was tooling Ronaldo Souza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ronaldo Souza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Jacare's Chin is beginning to swell
Jacare seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


**3:04
Mousasi throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
*****Gegard Mousasi has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
the referee is asking Jacare to defend himself! the referee jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Jacare.
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by TKO (Punches) at 3:15 Round 3

Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 34/42 (81%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3388,92
Clinch Damage 270
Ground Damage 139,5
Time on the ground 307 s

Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 256,17
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 307 s


Gegard Mousasi wins 21,44 ranking points after the fight.


Ronaldo Souza loses -13,40 ranking points after the fight.
*****Gegard Mousasi has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight


*****Gegard Mousasi and Ronaldo Souza had today the best fight of this organization!
People at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) will not regret paying for this ticket. Mousasi's awesome performance was worth the money. (473 points)
Jacare had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX). (161 points)
What a fight! I love my job!

Yushin Okami looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by The Last Stylebender while the referee recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


**0:12
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Yushin Okami's head being snapped backwards!
*****Israel Adesanya has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack


**0:26
Okami looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Okami is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Last Stylebender.
*****Israel Adesanya has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack


**0:34
Yushin Okami tries a hook to the body
but The Last Stylebender manages to dodge it
The Last Stylebender tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from The Last Stylebender.
Okami receives a solid kick right below his ribs.


**0:47
The Last Stylebender decides to launch some tentative punches
Israel Adesanya takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


**0:58
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.


**1:07
Israel Adesanya tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
*****Israel Adesanya has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack


**1:16
A bad move from Yushin Okami
allows The Last Stylebender to land a solid head kick.
*****Israel Adesanya has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack


**1:28
The Last Stylebender leads with a punch
Yushin Okami evades but whiffs with a counter.


**1:42
Yushin Okami and The Last Stylebender engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Israel Adesanya is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.


**1:53
Israel Adesanya tries to bring the fight to the ground
Okami goes down.


**2:05
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Okami
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Yushin Okami is cooling the fight on the ground


**2:18
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around The Last Stylebender
He is not able to do it


**2:31
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around The Last Stylebender
He succeeds!


**2:38
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Israel Adesanya uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


**2:45
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
Good looking punches from Israel Adesanya on the ground
They could take their toll on Okami.


**2:56
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
Some of the people here are booing!
Israel Adesanya is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Israel Adesanya gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


**3:09
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
Some of the people here are booing!
The Last Stylebender tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!


**3:17
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to show some ground skills
Yushin Okami put The Last Stylebender in half guard.


**3:26
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
Okami is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
the referee didn't see the foul!


**3:39
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.


**3:47
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Last Stylebender tries to escape from the closed guard
Israel Adesanya any adventage in the ground.
The Last Stylebender misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Last Stylebender is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Israel Adesanya uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**4:00
The Last Stylebender is holding Yushin Okami's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yushin Okami loses balance and goes to the ground.


**4:07
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Israel Adesanya in his guard.
Israel Adesanya keeps control and remains in side mount.


**4:18
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Yushin Okami
The Last Stylebender gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Yushin Okami! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Yushin Okami doesn't defend himself!


**4:32
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Okami measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Last Stylebender's side.


**4:42
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Israel Adesanya in his guard.
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.


**4:52
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Israel Adesanya!
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Israel Adesanya, but it's close.



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Round 2
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**0:12
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Yushin Okami pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position


**0:24
The fighters are clinching.
Okami doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Israel Adesanya embrace and tries to move away...
Israel Adesanya pushes Okami forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Yushin Okami embrace and tries to move away...
Yushin Okami pushes The Last Stylebender forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**0:36
The fighters are clinching.
Okami launches a few hard punches to Israel Adesanya's ribs!
The Last Stylebender struggles and protects himself.
Okami misses a step and Israel Adesanya sees an opportunity to counter him!
Israel Adesanya is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Okami's face.
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Right eye


**0:43
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Israel Adesanya is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Okami with uppercuts!
Okami is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Okami is unable to escape!
Yushin Okami pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Yushin Okami


**0:54
The fighters are clinching.
Okami struggles and launches a few punches to The Last Stylebender's head
Nothing from this... Yushin Okami seems frustrated.
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
The Last Stylebender pushes Yushin Okami against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Okami's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Chin


**1:03
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Last Stylebender is throwing a flurry of punches!
Yushin Okami just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Right cheek


**1:17
The fighters are clinching.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch to Yushin Okami ribs and the tries to trip him
Yushin Okami loses balance and goes to the ground


**1:27
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
Okami measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Last Stylebender blocks the hits as he works on the ground.


**1:40
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Israel Adesanya fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.


**1:48
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
The Last Stylebender tries to open up Yushin Okami's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Okami in the side of the head


**2:02
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender works on the ground with his fingers over Okami's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see that!


**2:14
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in half guard.


**2:28
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some of the people here are booing!
Okami measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Last Stylebender blocks the hits as he works on the ground.


**2:37
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.


**2:50
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Last Stylebender is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Israel Adesanya uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
The Last Stylebender tries to open up Yushin Okami's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Okami in the side of the head


**2:58
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Israel Adesanya tries to better his position on the ground...
The Last Stylebender breaks the closed guard of Yushin Okami and moves to half guard


**3:11
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Yushin Okami...
Israel Adesanya slides his knee across and gets to mount.


**3:21
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Okami.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!


**3:31
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**3:39
Okami is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nice punches from Yushin Okami.
Even nicer blocks from The Last Stylebender.


**3:47
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
Israel Adesanya throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Okami's chin! That stops Okami in his tracks!


**3:58
Yushin Okami throws a combo
Israel Adesanya ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Okami swings again, only to get countered once more! Okami is looking bad here!


**4:11
Israel Adesanya's mind is definitely in the fight, Okami just got nailed! Israel Adesanya saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Okami is going to have a headache after this one.


**4:21
Okami moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Israel Adesanya checks the kick.
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Last Stylebender.
It looks like Okami was hit by a bus!
Okami's Nose is beginning to swell


**4:33
Several good body shots
land on Okami.


**4:42
Okami is holding Israel Adesanya's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami


**4:53
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Okami steps backwards away from Israel Adesanya. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Israel Adesanya, but it's close.



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Round 3
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**0:14
Yushin Okami circles around The Last Stylebender
Yushin Okami shoots for a double leg takedown!
Israel Adesanya sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Israel Adesanya looks to counter!
Israel Adesanya shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yushin Okami is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Last Stylebender into his guard.


**0:28
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Israel Adesanya looks to posture up and open Yushin Okami's guard...
Israel Adesanya forces Yushin Okami to open his guard.


**0:36
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Okami
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to The Last Stylebender's cheek from the guard.
Israel Adesanya uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.


**0:48
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Okami
The Last Stylebender tries to move to full mount
The Last Stylebender succeeds


**1:00
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Yushin Okami
The Last Stylebender tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Israel Adesanya controls the situation despite Yushin Okami efforts for escaping from the full mount.


**1:09
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
Yushin Okami tries to roll on the ground...
The Last Stylebender knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Israel Adesanya looks to counter!
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Okami.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!


**1:22
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya rolls him over and takes his back!


**1:34
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to The Last Stylebender's cheek from the guard.
Israel Adesanya uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.


**1:45
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
Okami has The Last Stylebender controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Last Stylebender is unable to move under Okami control.
Poorly executed technique. Israel Adesanya looks to counter!
Israel Adesanya slides his arm under Yushin Okami's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
The Last Stylebender is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Yushin Okami pulls down on Israel Adesanya's hand and staves off danger


**1:54
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami
Okami has given his back to Israel Adesanya who is trying to get one hook in!
Israel Adesanya has one hook in!


**2:04
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami with one hook in
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
The Last Stylebender has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Okami.
Nicely done! The Last Stylebender now has two hooks in! The end may be near!


**2:13
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami with two hooks in
Okami tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!


**2:24
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Okami!
The Last Stylebender has one of his arm over Yushin Okami's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!


**2:34
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Okami with two hooks in
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Last Stylebender's moves.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**2:47
Good leg kicks from Yushin Okami.
Israel Adesanya defends with ease.


**2:54
Okami wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Last Stylebender wants nothing of that and pushes Okami.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
Okami follows Israel Adesanya
only to get counter punched in a big way! Okami needs to stop playing Israel Adesanya's game or he'll get knocked out!
Okami has a small cut in his Mouth


**3:07
Okami steps backwards away from Israel Adesanya. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.


**3:20
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches


**3:30
The Last Stylebender decides to launch some tentative punches
Israel Adesanya takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


**3:37
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.


**3:50
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.


**4:01
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
A solid combination from Yushin Okami
mostly hits air.
The Last Stylebender tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Okami's chin! That stops Okami in his tracks!
*****Israel Adesanya has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Right eye


**4:10
Okami pushes Israel Adesanya and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.


**4:20
You can see Okami's blood making stains in the mat.
Okami moves to shoot
but Israel Adesanya delivers a knee that wrecks him!


**4:33
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Okami studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.


**4:45
Okami seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
Okami fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Last Stylebender sprawls and remains on his feet.


**4:52
Okami steps backwards away from Israel Adesanya. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.




Judge: Yushin Okami 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Israel Adesanya 10 10 10: 30


Judge: Yushin Okami 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Israel Adesanya 10 10 10: 30


Judge: Yushin Okami 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Israel Adesanya 10 10 10: 30


Winner is Israel Adesanya by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 3

Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Damage caused 108
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 108
Time on the ground 440 s

Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 29/37 (78%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/13 (77%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/26 (92%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3106,87
Clinch Damage 530
Ground Damage 521,33
Time on the ground 440 s


Yushin Okami loses -13,10 ranking points after the fight.


Israel Adesanya wins 19,91 ranking points after the fight.


*****Yushin Okami and Israel Adesanya had today the best fight of this organization!
A decent performance by Yushin Okami today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging. (137 points)
People at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) will not regret paying for this ticket. The Last Stylebender's awesome performance was worth the money. (549 points)
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!

Thales Leites raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while the referee recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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Thales Leites and Anderson Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!


**0:10
Some nice shots from Thales Leites
miss their mark.


**0:20
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Leites, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Leites's ribs.


**0:32
Anderson Silva paws at Leites.
Leites swings ineffectively.
Leites misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Leites.


**0:43
Leites studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.


**0:52
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Leites ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!


**1:05
Leites grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Thales Leites is unable to take him down


**1:14
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Leites.


**1:22
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Leites may be in trouble!


**1:34
Thales Leites fires an unorthodox punch to Anderson's torso
that goes wide.


**1:43
Lightning fast low kick from Leites!
Anderson blocks that kick with his leg.
Leites misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Thales Leites with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Thales Leites is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Leites has a small cut in his Right eye


**1:50
Anderson is standing while Leites is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Thales Leites to stand up.
Leites climbs to his feet and is standing now.


**2:01
Crisp uppercut by Anderson followed by a hard jab
Thales Leites stumbles back.


**2:10
Anderson Silva swings...
hard impact to Leites's face!


**2:22
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Leites.


**2:28
Anderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Leites's jaw!
Leites's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Thales Leites's Right cheek
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Leites staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!


**2:39
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Leites.


**2:48
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Thales Leites's head being snapped backwards!


**2:54
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.


**3:04
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thales Leites's punches
Leites is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.


**3:09
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva catches Thales Leites's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Anderson.
Crushing shot to Leites's body! He's holding his side


**3:14
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Leites
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Thales Leites's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Thales Leites to open his guard.


**3:25
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Leites
Anderson moves on the ground
Anderson Silva moves to side mount


**3:30
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Thales Leites
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Thales Leites.


**3:35
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Thales Leites
Anderson tries to open up Thales Leites's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Leites in the side of the head


**3:43
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Thales Leites
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Leites's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
the referee didn't see the foul!


**3:53
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Thales Leites
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva isolates Thales Leites's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anderson locks it in and circles towards Leites's head. It's deep and Thales Leites is forced to tap out!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:03 Round 1

Statistics: Thales Leites
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 0
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 51 s

Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 19/21 (90%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 4401,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 799,58
Time on the ground 44 s


Thales Leites loses -12,75 ranking points after the fight.


Anderson Silva wins 19,38 ranking points after the fight.
*****Anderson Silva has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight


*****Thales Leites and Anderson Silva had today the best fight of this organization!
Leites was boring today if you ask me. He did nothing in his fight. (18 points)
Dominating performance by Anderson who took his best game against Thales Leites. (533 points)
What a fight! I love my job!
*****Anderson Silva has broken the record of fastest submission

Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
Robert Whitaker is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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Belfort and Whitaker move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!


**0:11
Robert Whitaker is opening up on Belfort and raining down combinations!
Belfort doesn't look worried as he defends.
Belfort is trying to counter now!
Robert Whitaker launches a body shot
Belfort evades.


**0:19
Whitaker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!


**0:30
Whitaker is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.


**0:39
Robert Whitaker is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Belfort launches a few weak punches
Whitaker blocks them effectively.
Belfort clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whitaker to fight back!
Robert Whitaker hovers above Belfort
Good punches to Belfort's body.


**0:52
Robert Whitaker is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Robert Whitaker in his guard.
Robert Whitaker keeps control and remains in side mount.


**1:04
Robert Whitaker is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Whitaker's moves.


**1:11
Robert Whitaker is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Robert Whitaker moves to better his position on the ground...
Robert Whitaker viciously slams hammer blows to Belfort's face!
*****Robert Whitaker has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robert Whitaker!


**1:19
Robert Whitaker is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Belfort is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Robert Whitaker in his guard.
Robert Whitaker keeps control and remains in side mount.


**1:30
Robert Whitaker is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Belfort launches a few weak punches
Whitaker blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whitaker looks to counter!
Robert Whitaker wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Whitaker drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
*****Robert Whitaker has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
That brutal impact left Belfort laid out on the mat! Robert Whitaker's corner come in to congratulate him!
Belfort's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Robert Whitaker by KO (GnP) at 1:43 Round 1

Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 0
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 60 s

Statistics: Robert Whitaker
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1601,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1592,5
Time on the ground 60 s


Vitor Belfort loses -13,00 ranking points after the fight.


Robert Whitaker wins 19,76 ranking points after the fight.


*****Vitor Belfort and Robert Whitaker had today the worst fight of this organization!
Vitor Belfort had a nightmare here today. He should be ashamed of his performance in this fight. (18 points)
Nice effort tonight from Robert Whitaker who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (189 points)
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
*****Robert Whitaker has broken the record of fastest KO

Jared Rosholt looks very relaxed.
Stefan Struve is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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Jared Rosholt and Stefan Struve touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!


**0:12
High kick from Stefan Struve!
The Big Show seems to be done!


**0:25
The Big Show looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stefan Struve's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!


**0:38
A left hook from The Big Show
grazes the chin of Struve.


**0:48
The Big Show moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Struve with a double overhooks!


**0:57
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with The Big Show.
Jared Rosholt pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve stumbles backwards and Jared Rosholt circles to get the center of the cage


**1:07
Brilliant combination from Jared Rosholt
Struve is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.


**1:18
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Struve moves back and takes a deep breath.


**1:30
The Big Show is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.


**1:43
Jared Rosholt is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve breaths deeply while on the ground


**1:51
Jared Rosholt is in side mount over Stefan Struve
The Big Show tries to move to full mount!
Struve won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jared Rosholt gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Jared Rosholt in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.


**2:01
Jared Rosholt is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.


**2:15
Jared Rosholt is in open guard over Struve
The Big Show moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.


**2:24
Jared Rosholt is in half guard over Struve
Struve breaths deeply while on the ground


**2:33
Jared Rosholt is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.


**2:41
Jared Rosholt is in open guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of The Big Show's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Big Show blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
the referee stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


**2:50
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with The Big Show.
The Big Show doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes The Big Show forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**2:59
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve pushes away The Big Show trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Big Show doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stefan Struve


**3:08
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to The Big Show's head
Those punches are hitting! The Big Show covers his head!


**3:16
The fighters are clinching.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Struve struggles and launches a few punches to The Big Show's head
Those punches are hitting! The Big Show covers his head!
The Big Show has a small cut in his Nose


**3:25
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding The Big Show's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits The Big Show in the abdomen


**3:32
Struve fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jared Rosholt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!


**3:40
Stefan Struve is in open guard over The Big Show
The Big Show tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!


**3:52
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Big Show
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe


**4:01
Stefan Struve is in open guard over The Big Show
Stefan Struve pushes Jared Rosholt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Struve jumps and tries to free his leg! The Big Show doesn't allow this but Stefan Struve is able to get half guard here.


**4:10
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Big Show
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Big Show is covering himself! Struve tries to force the situation and The Big Show clumsily gives his back!


**4:22
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show
The Big Show has given his back to Stefan Struve who is trying to get one hook in!
Stefan Struve has one hook in!


**4:34
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show with one hook in
Stefan Struve aggressively and repeatedly punches The Big Show.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!


**4:41
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show with one hook in
The Big Show is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Struve tries to use some of his tricky moves but Struve's is smart enough to counter him.


**4:50
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show with one hook in
Struve has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Big Show.
Nicely done! Struve now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.



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Round 2
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**0:13
Surprise roundhouse punch by Struve.
It looks like The Big Show was hit by a bus!


**0:22
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches


**0:29
Jared Rosholt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.


**0:40
Tremendous strikes from The Big Show!
Some big punches are landing!


**0:49
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jared Rosholt!
Struve ducks under...
The Big Show clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The Big Show has a small cut in his Left eye


**0:58
Jared Rosholt moves forward and launches a low kick.
Struve blocks that.


**1:08
Struve is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
The Big Show misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Jared Rosholt
Great move by Struve who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch


**1:15
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Big Show tries to dirty boxing while holds Struve against cage
Struve is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.


**1:23
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.


**1:34
Jared Rosholt tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing The Big Show to pull guard.


**1:41
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Big Show
Stefan Struve was tooling Jared Rosholt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jared Rosholt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jared Rosholt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Struve's moves.


**1:51
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over The Big Show
Stefan Struve was tooling Jared Rosholt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jared Rosholt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Struve is in closed guard... The Big Show tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Stefan Struve is looking to pass Jared Rosholt's guard...
Stefan Struve gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


**1:58
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Big Show
Jared Rosholt tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.


**2:05
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Big Show
Not a desiderable position that Struve is in now. Jared Rosholt is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jared Rosholt attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.


**2:15
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Big Show
Jared Rosholt attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.


**2:24
Stefan Struve is in half guard over The Big Show
Jared Rosholt attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
the referee stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**2:32
Jared Rosholt attempts a sweep single...
Jared Rosholt catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Big Show.


**2:41
Jared Rosholt is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The Big Show is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jared Rosholt!


**2:53
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Jared Rosholt
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Jared Rosholt tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.


**3:03
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Jared Rosholt
Nice beating Jared Rosholt has received.
The Big Show is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Jared Rosholt down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Big Show misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jared Rosholt shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jared Rosholt breaks that americana attempt!


**3:14
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Jared Rosholt
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Big Show breaks the lock showing some skills...


**3:23
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Jared Rosholt
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Jared Rosholt tries to roll on the ground...


**3:31
Jared Rosholt is in closed guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jared Rosholt can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Big Show tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Struve leans and gets Jared Rosholt's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Big Show pulls his arm out of danger.
the referee stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**3:41
Stefan Struve is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.


**3:50
Stefan Struve circles around The Big Show
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Incredible high kick!
The Big Show is worried!
The Big Show ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!


**3:57
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches


**4:07
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.


**4:15
The Big Show grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Struve struggles... Jared Rosholt is unable to take him down
The Big Show clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve has found an opening in the defense of The Big Show, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Big Show's ribs.
Crushing shot to The Big Show's body! He's holding his side


**4:26
The Big Show steps backwards away from Stefan Struve. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.


**4:39
Struve is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!


**4:52
Terrible one sided match... The Big Show was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
The Big Show is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Jared Rosholt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.



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Round 3
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**0:09
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.


**0:22
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.


**0:33
Struve tries to grapple
He puts The Big Show in a double underhook!


**0:45
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve tries to take Jared Rosholt down... The Big Show stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Big Show's jaw!
The Big Show doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes The Big Show forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**0:56
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve pushes away The Big Show trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Big Show stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve circles to get the center of the cage


**1:02
The Big Show fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Struve sprawls and remains on his feet.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Stefan Struve
that visibly pains The Big Show.


**1:15
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jared Rosholt's punches
The Big Show is on the receiving end of a great combo by Struve.


**1:27
Stefan Struve launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Big Show blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jared Rosholt's cheek! The Big Show stumbles and the falls to the mat!


**1:37
Struve is standing while The Big Show is on the ground on his back
Jared Rosholt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Struve's moves.


**1:45
Struve is standing while The Big Show is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to The Big Show's thigh
Loud pop!


**1:54
Struve is standing while The Big Show is on the ground on his back
Struve cartwheels towards The Big Show!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jared Rosholt.


**2:05
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Jared Rosholt
Jared Rosholt attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.


**2:17
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Jared Rosholt
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jared Rosholt.


**2:29
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Jared Rosholt
Struve gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jared Rosholt! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jared Rosholt doesn't defend himself!


**2:38
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Jared Rosholt
Jared Rosholt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stefan Struve rolls Jared Rosholt to his stomach and takes his back!


**2:49
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show
Stefan Struve aggressively and repeatedly punches The Big Show.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!


**3:01
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show
Struve tries to open up Jared Rosholt's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Big Show in the side of the head


**3:11
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show
Jared Rosholt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jared Rosholt launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Struve is trying to counter now!
The Big Show has given his back to Stefan Struve who is trying to get one hook in!
Stefan Struve has one hook in!


**3:22
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show with one hook in
Struve gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jared Rosholt! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jared Rosholt doesn't defend himself!


**3:31
Struve is in rear mount over The Big Show with one hook in
Stefan Struve isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
The Big Show Hyper-extended his arm
Struve throws his leg over and Jared Rosholt is in serious trouble! Stefan Struve extends his hips and Jared Rosholt is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Stefan Struve by Submission (Armbar) at 3:41 Round 3

Statistics: Jared Rosholt
Punches 10/27 (37%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 241,67
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 382 s

Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/26 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 4321,3
Clinch Damage 243,42
Ground Damage 1859,8
Time on the ground 355 s


Jared Rosholt loses -12,55 ranking points after the fight.


Stefan Struve wins 19,08 ranking points after the fight.


The Big Show had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX). (124 points)
People at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) will not regret paying for this ticket. Struve's awesome performance was worth the money. (628 points)
What a fight! I love my job!

Alexander Volkov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Cain Velasquez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.


**0:08
Nice punch by Alexander Volkov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.


**0:21
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!


**0:30
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez


**0:43
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Drago
Velasquez tries to move to full mount
Velasquez succeeds


**0:54
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Drago has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Drago clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls him over and takes his back!


**1:02
Velasquez is in rear mount over Drago
Drago has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Drago manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Velasquez
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**1:12
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.


**1:20
Alexander Volkov and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.


**1:31
Drago decides to launch some tentative punches
Cain Velasquez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


**1:37
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Drago
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.


**1:45
The fighters are clinching.
Drago launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Cain Velasquez's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
Cain Velasquez pushes away Drago trying to keep the fight at striking range
Drago stumbles backwards and Cain Velasquez circles to get the center of the cage


**1:56
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
misses its target.


**2:05
Drago pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.


**2:17
Drago avoids a dangerous strike from Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
Velasquez's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!


**2:26
Drago tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Drago is clinching with Velasquez.


**2:35
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Volkov shoots and grab Cain Velasquez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Drago scoop up Cain Velasquez's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Velasquez to the mat


**2:45
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Velasquez
Drago is taking this opportunity to rest.


**2:56
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Drago
He succeeds!


**3:05
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Velasquez
Alexander Volkov looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alexander Volkov forces Cain Velasquez to open his guard.


**3:15
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Drago
He is not able to do it


**3:26
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Velasquez
Drago tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Velasquez in the side of the head


**3:40
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Drago
He succeeds!


**3:52
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Velasquez
Drago is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Drago struggles on the ground and tries to break Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alexander Volkov is in Velasquez open guard now


**4:01
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Velasquez
Drago tries to jump to side mount.
Cain Velasquez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.


**4:09
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
Cain Velasquez hovers above Drago
Alexander Volkov stops him from throwing strikes.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,


**4:22
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
Velasquez is in closed guard... Drago tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!


**4:31
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Drago's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Volkov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.


**4:41
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Drago tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkov controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.


**4:55
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Volkov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Alexander Volkov has to be confident that he won that round.



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Round 2
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**0:12
Crisp uppercut by Velasquez followed by a hard jab
Alexander Volkov stumbles back.


**0:25
Velasquez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Some counter punches against Alexander Volkov
land while he's on his bicycle.


**0:36
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexander Volkov pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Volkov


**0:45
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grab one of Alexander Volkov's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Alexander Volkov landed hard on his back


**0:54
Velasquez is standing while Drago is on the ground on his back
Cain Velasquez creates space and allows Alexander Volkov to stand up.
Alexander Volkov is on his feet again.


**1:03
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cain Velasquez!
Drago is going to have a big headache after that blow!


**1:08
Alexander Volkov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.


**1:22
Drago grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Velasquez struggles... Alexander Volkov is unable to take him down
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Drago
Velasquez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.


**1:33
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez tries to breaks Alexander Volkov's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Velasquez launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Drago's ribs.
Drago doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Drago forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**1:41
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Alexander Volkov are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Drago face and hooks Drago leg
Drago stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Velasquez misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Drago throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!


**1:54
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.


**2:07
Drago is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.


**2:16
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.


**2:29
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Drago's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Volkov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.


**2:41
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Velasquez
Drago is taking this opportunity to rest.


**2:54
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Velasquez
Drago is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!


**3:02
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Drago's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee didn't see the foul!


**3:12
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!


**3:25
Velasquez is in rear mount over Drago
Drago has Velasquez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Velasquez is unable to move under Drago control.


**3:38
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
Velasquez is in closed guard... Drago tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!


**3:46
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls him over and takes his back!


**3:57
Drago is in rear mount over Velasquez
Alexander Volkov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!


**4:08
Drago is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Drago controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.


**4:16
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Alexander Volkov keeps control and remains in side mount.


**4:26
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Alexander Volkov tries to open Velasquez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexander Volkov. Velasquez is unable to cover himself now!


**4:35
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Drago tries to move to full mount!
Velasquez won't allow him to take this position easily.


**4:46
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Alexander Volkov keeps control and remains in side mount.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.



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Round 3
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**0:09
Alexander Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cain Velasquez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.


**0:17
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!


**0:30
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Drago pushes off of Cain Velasquez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Velasquez stumbles backwards but Alexander Volkov chases him and continues the rain of blows!


**0:44
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Velasquez circles out and slips free of Alexander Volkov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.


**0:56
Velasquez is holding Alexander Volkov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.


**1:07
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.


**1:19
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Drago is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Velasquez misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,


**1:26
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Velasquez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cain Velasquez controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.


**1:36
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,


**1:50
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.


**2:02
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,


**2:11
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Drago is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Velasquez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!


**2:22
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Velasquez
Drago launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cain Velasquez is not able to stop Velasquez ground skills and Alexander Volkov moves to side mount!


**2:31
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Drago's moves.


**2:39
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to half guard.


**2:49
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Velasquez
Alexander Volkov tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Alexander Volkov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.


**2:58
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Drago's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Drago's side.


**3:07
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.


**3:20
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Velasquez
Drago tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Volkov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.


**3:34
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
the referee halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


**3:45
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Drago has reasons to be worried.


**3:53
Cain Velasquez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Velasquez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Drago doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes Drago forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**4:01
The fighters are clinching.
Drago has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alexander Volkov pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Volkov


**4:09
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Velasquez catches an ankle and Drago is tripped to the mat!
Crushing shot to Drago's body! He's holding his side


**4:23
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Velasquez is moving on the ground...
Drago tries to counter Velasquez's moves on the ground.


**4:31
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
Velasquez tries to open up Alexander Volkov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Drago in the side of the head


**4:40
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
Velasquez is in closed guard... Drago tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


**4:51
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Drago
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.




Judge: Alexander Volkov 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 9 10: 28


Judge: Alexander Volkov 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 9 9: 27


Judge: Alexander Volkov 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29


Winner is Alexander Volkov by Split decision at 5:00 Round 3

Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 859,73
Clinch Damage 260,87
Ground Damage 204,53
Time on the ground 540 s

Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 692,27
Clinch Damage 36,08
Ground Damage 71,2
Time on the ground 531 s


Alexander Volkov wins 21,40 ranking points after the fight.


Cain Velasquez loses -13,38 ranking points after the fight.


Drago had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX). (269 points)
Nice effort tonight from Cain Velasquez who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (218 points)
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!

Roy Nelson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Tai Tuivasa doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


**0:14
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.


**0:28
A right hand from Tai Tuivasa
surprises Big Country!


**0:35
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.


**0:45
Shovel hook by Roy Nelson
goes nowhere.
Bam Bam tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tai Tuivasa tries a high kick!
Big Country was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
*****Tai Tuivasa has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The frightening power of Tai Tuivasa has left Big Country sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Tai Tuivasa by KO (High kick) at 0:57 Round 1

Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 88,33
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Tai Tuivasa
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 833,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s


Roy Nelson loses -12,68 ranking points after the fight.


Tai Tuivasa wins 19,27 ranking points after the fight.


What a dull and boring fighter Big Country was today. He needs to improve his performance if he wants the fans to cheer for him. (13 points)
Nice effort tonight from Tai Tuivasa who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (94 points)
Enjoyable fight. We could expect to see Bam Bam and Big Country in more fights soon.
*****Tai Tuivasa has broken the record of fastest KO

Alexey Oleinik raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Andrei Arlovski looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is the referee.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


**0:10
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Arlovski and The Boa Constrictor circle around the center of the cage.


**0:19
Andrei Arlovski fakes a punch and launches himself over The Boa Constrictor!
Nice move by Arlovski who clinches and pushes The Boa Constrictor against the cage
The Boa Constrictor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Boa Constrictor who put distance between them


**0:31
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Boa Constrictor with a double overhooks!


**0:38
The Boa Constrictor launches a hook to the body
Andrei Arlovski moves aside looking for a counter...


**0:46
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
The Boa Constrictor evades.


**0:55
Lightning fast low kick from Arlovski!
The Boa Constrictor blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Alexey Oleinik looks to counter!
The Boa Constrictor throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Left eye


**1:04
Crisp uppercut by The Boa Constrictor followed by a hard jab
Andrei Arlovski stumbles back.


**1:13
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Andrei Arlovski!
The Boa Constrictor is going to have a big headache after that blow!


**1:24
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of The Boa Constrictor, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Boa Constrictor is wobbling!


**1:35
The Boa Constrictor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Boa Constrictor stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Andrei Arlovski is coming in again!


**1:43
Not a desiderable position that The Boa Constrictor is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!


**1:55
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.


**2:07
Bone shattering straight left hand from Andrei Arlovski!
The Boa Constrictor is going to have a big headache after that blow!


**2:12
The Boa Constrictor is holding Andrei Arlovski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Alexey Oleinik


**2:24
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Boa Constrictor blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexey Oleinik's cheek! The Boa Constrictor stumbles and the falls to the mat!


**2:38
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
The Boa Constrictor tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!


**2:46
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Boa Constrictor's thigh
Loud pop!


**2:55
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Alexey Oleinik to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexey Oleinik is standing now.


**3:08
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexey Oleinik's punches
The Boa Constrictor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.


**3:15
Arlovski pushes Alexey Oleinik and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.


**3:24
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Alexey Oleinik jumps back and jabs
The Boa Constrictor seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.


**3:33
Alexey Oleinik takes a few seconds to recover his breath...


**3:43
The Boa Constrictor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Alexey Oleinik is unable to take him down


**3:57
The Boa Constrictor tries to grapple
Arlovski moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range


**4:06
Some of the people here are booing!
The Boa Constrictor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Arlovski sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside


**4:18
Arlovski wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Arlovski moves forward and holds The Boa Constrictor
Alexey Oleinik tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


**4:28
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to The Boa Constrictor's head
Those punches are hitting! The Boa Constrictor covers his head!


**4:39
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Alexey Oleinik postures up and launches another series of punches!
Arlovski pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexey Oleinik's offensive.
Alexey Oleinik gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces The Boa Constrictor to try and defend better.


**4:48
Some of the people here are booing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.



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Round 2
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**0:12
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Boa Constrictor's face
There is a small laceration on Alexey Oleinik's Mouth
That punishment by Andrei Arlovski has left The Boa Constrictor staggered! Andrei Arlovski should try push forward now and finish this!


**0:25
Arlovski moves backwards and Alexey Oleinik is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.


**0:33
Andrei Arlovski and The Boa Constrictor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.


**0:46
Andrei Arlovski and The Boa Constrictor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.


**0:54
Arlovski tries to grapple
He puts The Boa Constrictor in a double underhook!


**1:05
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. The Boa Constrictor's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Alexey Oleinik's ribs!
Alexey Oleinik's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The Boa Constrictor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes The Boa Constrictor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


**1:16
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrei Arlovski tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexey Oleinik
well done The Boa Constrictor falls hard on the mat


**1:24
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Boa Constrictor's thigh
Loud pop!


**1:33
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Boa Constrictor's thigh
Loud pop!


**1:41
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Boa Constrictor's thigh
Loud pop!


**1:49
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Boa Constrictor's thigh
Loud pop!


**1:56
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to The Boa Constrictor's thigh
Loud pop!


**2:07
Arlovski is standing while The Boa Constrictor is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Alexey Oleinik to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexey Oleinik is standing now.


**2:15
Arlovski moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Boa Constrictor's thigh!


**2:26
Alexey Oleinik goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
The Boa Constrictor seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.


**2:34
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Arlovski is connecting with a few punches


**2:42
The Boa Constrictor jumps and catches Andrei Arlovski's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Arlovski breaks the lock and launches himself over Alexey Oleinik, winning side mount!


**2:51
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alexey Oleinik
Andrei Arlovski looks to pass to mount...
Arlovski slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexey Oleinik.


**3:04
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Alexey Oleinik
Arlovski steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alexey Oleinik tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls Alexey Oleinik to his stomach and takes his back!


**3:13
Arlovski is in rear mount over The Boa Constrictor
Arlovski is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
the referee saw it!
the referee halts the fight to give The Boa Constrictor time to recover. Alexey Oleinik seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.


**3:22
Alexey Oleinik tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
A wicked punch by Andrei Arlovski
rocks The Boa Constrictor!
There is a small laceration on Alexey Oleinik's Chin
The Boa Constrictor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


**3:30
Alexey Oleinik goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
The Boa Constrictor seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.


**3:41
The Boa Constrictor leads with a punch
Andrei Arlovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!


**3:49
Alexey Oleinik fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals


**4:00
A left hook from Arlovski
grazes the chin of The Boa Constrictor.


**4:13
Good front kick from Arlovski!
The Boa Constrictor stumbles backwards after that one!
That punishment by Andrei Arlovski has left The Boa Constrictor staggered! Andrei Arlovski should try push forward now and finish this!


**4:26
Arlovski wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Arlovski moves forward and holds The Boa Constrictor
That punishment by Andrei Arlovski has left The Boa Constrictor staggered! Andrei Arlovski should try push forward now and finish this!


**4:33
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to The Boa Constrictor's head
Those punches are hitting! The Boa Constrictor covers his head!
The Boa Constrictor has a small cut in his Right cheek


**4:42
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to The Boa Constrictor's head
Those punches are hitting! The Boa Constrictor covers his head!


**4:49
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Alexey Oleinik's ribs!
Alexey Oleinik's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!


**4:57
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexey Oleinik pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexey Oleinik
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to The Boa Constrictor's head
Those punches are hitting! The Boa Constrictor covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Alexey Oleinik's Left cheek
the referee separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.



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Round 3
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**0:13
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.


**0:22
Not a desiderable position that The Boa Constrictor is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexey Oleinik's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Arlovski is holding Alexey Oleinik's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexey Oleinik loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Boa Constrictor's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured


**0:34
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Alexey Oleinik
Andrei Arlovski moves to better his position on the ground...
Andrei Arlovski viciously slams hammer blows to The Boa Constrictor's face!
the referee is asking The Boa Constrictor to defend himself! the referee jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Boa Constrictor.
The Boa Constrictor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by TKO (GnP) at 0:45 Round 3

Statistics: Alexey Oleinik
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 123
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 125 s

Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 38/54 (70%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 15/21 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 6421,84
Clinch Damage 1389,86
Ground Damage 672,75
Time on the ground 43 s


Alexey Oleinik loses -12,55 ranking points after the fight.


Andrei Arlovski wins 19,08 ranking points after the fight.
*****Andrei Arlovski has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight


*****Alexey Oleinik and Andrei Arlovski had today the best fight of this organization!
The Boa Constrictor was boring today if you ask me. He did nothing in his fight. (47 points)
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Andrei Arlovski. This man can sell the PPV all on his own. (806 points)
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!