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Ascension 333 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. Jake Bullet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
25 - 21 - 1 |
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178 cm
32
189 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Bullet misses.
Bunkley Iii swinging wildly here.
Bullet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Bullet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bullet.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet lands a big head kick that sends Bunkley Iii tumbling to the mat! Bullet takes a step backwards and waves Bunkley Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullet forces Bunkley Iii back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullet.
Bullet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkley Iiis head.
Bullet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunkley Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii goes for a double leg but Bullet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bullet continues to drive forward.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Bullet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bullet has closed the distance and engaged Bunkley Iii in a clinch.
Bullet blocks a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunkley Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bunkley Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Bunkley Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunkley Iii misses with some punches.
Bullet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bullet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet lands with a left to the head.
Bullet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bullet avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Bullet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
Bullet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunkley Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bullet manages to break the clinch.
Jake Bullet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullet stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bullet. Beautiful body shot.
Bullet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunkley Iii showed some decent athleticism there.
Bullet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bullet trying to control here.
Bunkley Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bullet trying to hold on to Bunkley Iii's head to control him but Bunkley Iii postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bullet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bunkley Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bullet moves into full guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii preventing the sweep.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Bullet's guard and throws a big left but Bullet blocks it.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Bunkley Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Bullet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunkley Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bullet is aware though and is defending well.
Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bullet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bullet trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is trying to keep Bullet in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bullet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunkley Iii moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bullet.
Bullet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunkley Iii is trying to break free.
Bullet lands with a right to the head.
Bunkley Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bullet or not.
Bullet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunkley Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Bullet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bullet tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunkley Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunkley Iii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunkley Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullet.
Bullet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullet prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet missing with knees to the body.
Bullet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunkley Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunkley Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunkley Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullet tries to sprawl but Bunkley Iii drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bullet is trying to get back to full guard.
Bullet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Bullet is blocking nicely.
Bullet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bullet has Bunkley Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Bunkley Iii postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bullet keeping full guard, as Bunkley Iii tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullet holds on and takes a little breather.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Bullet to sweep him here.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullet is on top in guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Bullet is proving a slippery customer.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Bullet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullet works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bullet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bullet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunkley Iii's head.
Bullet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bullet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bullet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Bullet postures up.
Bullet wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Bullet postures up.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullet taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bullet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Bullet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunkley Iii has time to react.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bunkley Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bullet wants to control but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bullet tries to improve position but can't.
Bullet is trying to control Bunkley Iii's posture but Bunkley Iii avoids it.
Bullet tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet wants to control but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bunkley Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bunkley Iii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bullet is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet dodges the ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bullet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunkley Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Bunkley Iii working away.
Bullet tries to buck Bunkley Iii off but Bunkley Iii is having none of it.
Bunkley Iii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bunkley Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Bullet struggling a bit here.
Bunkley Iii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet dodges the ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet struggling a bit here.
Bunkley Iii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bullet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow but Bullet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bunkley Iii with the ground and pound but Bullet regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bullet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bullet wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Bullet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Bullet!
Bullet is pushing down on Bunkley Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunkley Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullet has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control but Bullet manages to pass to mount!
Bullet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bunkley Iii is looking to get to half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to hold on but Bullet pushes him away.
Bunkley Iii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bullet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bullet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bullet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet working Bunkley Iii over with strikes here.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Bullet isn't that keen on the idea.
Bullet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jake Bullet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bullet controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunkley Iii regains half guard.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bullet pulls his head out easily.
Bullet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliod Bunkley Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bullet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bullet!
After winning the bout, Jake Bullet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt's entrance music is Soulfly - Pain. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boa lands with a nice body kick.
Boa throws a body punch but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Boa scores with a leg kick.
Boa scores with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roosevelt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
Roosevelt throwing a counter right hand but Boa manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boa.
Roosevelt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roosevelt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roosevelt walks into a straight right hand from Boa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boa connects with a looping right hand.
Boa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roosevelt manages to avoid it.
Boa tries to close the distance and clinch but Roosevelt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roosevelt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boa manages to circle out of the way.
Boa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roosevelt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa moves away from the strike by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roosevelt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roosevelt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boa, pushing him back against the cage.
Boa successfully pulls guard.
Boa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roosevelt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roosevelt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roosevelt passes Boa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boa tries to get to full guard but Roosevelt has control of the leg.
Roosevelt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roosevelt not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt is trying to control. Boa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roosevelt seems to be working for a kimura but Boa defends the submission attempt.
Roosevelt is working for a kimura but Boa is defending it quite comfortably.
Boa is looking for a sweep. Roosevelt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boa wants to get back to full guard but Roosevelt has mounted him!
Boa is trying to escape the mount.
Boa regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boa trying to get back to full guard but Roosevelt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boa won't allow Roosevelt to pass to mount.
Roosevelt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roosevelt wants to pass to mount but Boa is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boa tries to get to full guard but Roosevelt has control of the leg.
Roosevelt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boa wants to improve his position but Roosevelt is controlling well.
Boa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roosevelt stopping the sweep attempt from Boa.
Boa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roosevelt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roosevelt is one step ahead there.
Roosevelt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Boa keeps moving.
Roosevelt preventing the sweep.
Roosevelt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roosevelt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boa actively working from the bottom here.
Roosevelt winds up and cracks Boa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roosevelt throwing a counter right hand but Boa manages to avoid it.
Roosevelt looks to clinch
and Boa counters with a shoot takedown. Roosevelt fights it but they end up in guard.
Roosevelt looking for a sweep. Not yet Roosevelt, not yet.
Boa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boa throws a big elbow that misses.
Roosevelt controlling Boa's posture.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boa connects with a couple of short punches.
Roosevelt keeping full guard, as Boa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa throws a big right hand that misses.
Roosevelt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roosevelt has his hands on Boa's head, controlling the position.
Roosevelt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boa looking to pass the guard.
Boa distracts Roosevelt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roosevelt controls Boa momentarily but Boa frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roosevelt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roosevelt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boa throwing strikes from guard but Roosevelt blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roosevelt pulls Boa in close to his closed guard and prevents Boa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roosevelt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roosevelt controls Boa momentarily but Boa frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roosevelt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boa connects with a nice looking jab.
Boa throws a body shot but no joy.
Boa has a takedown stuffed.
Roosevelt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boa lands with a shot to the body.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roosevelt as he jumps to the side.
Boa fakes the leg kick and cracks Roosevelt in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roosevelt misses the shot to the body.
Boa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roosevelt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roosevelt scores with the left hand. Boa knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roosevelt gets a clinch.
Roosevelt misses with the head strike.
Boa presses Roosevelt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roosevelt lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roosevelt misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Roosevelt.
Boa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boa with a hook.
Roosevelt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boa tries to clinch there but Roosevelt circles away.
Boa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roosevelt eats them both and turns towards Boa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roosevelt drops his hands momentarily and Boa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roosevelt lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roosevelt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roosevelt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roosevelt connects with a nice looking jab.
Boa ducks under a wild hook from Roosevelt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt takes a swing at Boa's ribcage but misses.
Roosevelt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roosevelt misses with a looping left.
Roosevelt loads up on a big right hand but Boa slips the punch.
Boa shoots in for a takedown but Roosevelt shows good takedown defense.
Boa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roosevelt wants to clinch.
Roosevelt wants to clinch up but Boa keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roosevelt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roosevelt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boa staying out of range there.
Boa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roosevelt closes the distance and pushes Boa back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Roosevelt.
Boa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roosevelt lands with a right to the head.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boa tries to stall but Roosevelt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roosevelt blocking some punches.
Boa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roosevelt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roosevelt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boa blocking some punches.
Boa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roosevelt to keep the fight standing.
Karl Roosevelt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constrictor Boa.
A head punch on the inside from Boa fails to land.
Boa is trying to drag Roosevelt to the mat but Roosevelt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roosevelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Boa.
Boa working hard to break the clinch.
Boa working aggressively here.
Roosevelt can't find room to land a body shot as Boa controls the action.
Roosevelt scores with a shoulder strike.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roosevelt being controlled against the cage.
Roosevelt misses with the head strike.
Boa is trying to push Roosevelt away but Roosevelt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa blocking some punches.
Constrictor Boa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Roosevelt.
Boa swings wildly with an uppercut but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boa pulls Roosevelt into guard.
Boa working a defensive guard but Roosevelt passes into half guard.
Roosevelt wants to control but Boa is keeping him busy.
Boa tries to get to full guard but Roosevelt has control of the leg.
Boa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roosevelt is working away from the top position though.
Roosevelt seems to be working for a kimura but Boa defends the submission attempt.
Boa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Roosevelt has latched onto it... Big trouble! Roosevelt pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Boa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Roosevelt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Roosevelt!
Karl Roosevelt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.
Rastila has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rastila throws a low kick but Luster moves out of range easily.
Rastila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rastila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luster.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luster.
Luster throws a series of punches but Rastila avoids them all with ease.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Luster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luster checks a leg kick.
Rastila throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Luster counter with a right hand.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luster swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Luster.
Rastila lands a nice looking body shot.
Rastila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luster is out of range.
Luster moves out of range of the body kick.
Luster loads up on a big right hand but Rastila slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luster throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Luster does it's job there.
Rastila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luster under the eye.
Luster looks to land a combination but Rastila avoids it well.
Rastila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rastila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luster.
Rastila misses with a shot to the body
and Luster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luster.
Rastila wants to break free but Luster has control.
Rastila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rastila can't break the clinch.
Luster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luster lands a shoulder strike.
Rastila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luster has him pressed against the cage.
Luster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rastila blocks a body shot from Luster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rastila scores with a decent looking hook.
Rastila throws a sloppy body shot
and Luster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila thows a leg kick but Luster checks it
and Luster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Luster fails to land.
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Luster takes one on the button.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rastila moves out of range of the leg kick from Luster.
Rastila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luster throws a shot to the body.
Luster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luster.
Luster misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rastila misses.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luster dips to his left and cracks Rastila with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rastila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Luster takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luster.
Luster moves out of range as Rastila throws a body kick.
Luster looks to land a right hand but Rastila moved out of range.
Luster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila throws out a counter right but Luster avoids it with no problem.
Rastila walks into a stiff left hand from Luster.
Luster misses with a wild combination.
Luster misses with a wild body shot.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luster looks to score with a jab to the body but Rastila is just out of range.
Luster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luster checks a low kick from Rastila.
Luster scores with a leg kick.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila jabs Luster right on the nose. Luster blinks but takes it well.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
Rastila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rastila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luster takes a shot to the head.
Luster lands with a left to the head.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rastila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rastila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rastila is trying to break the clinch but Luster is controlling him.
Rastila lands with a left to the head.
Rastila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luster's elbow.
Rastila blocking some punches.
Rastila blocks a body shot from Luster.
Rastila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mack Luster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rastila cracks a nice hook into Luster's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Luster.
A shot to the liver by Rastila. Beautiful body shot.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luster.
Rastila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luster defending well as Rastila loads up on a big left hand.
Luster moves away from the strike by Rastila.
Luster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rastila tries to work over Luster's front leg with a kick but Luster checks it.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luster lands a nice shot that snaps Rastila's head back.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Luster is just out of range.
Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luster throws a series of punches but Rastila moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rastila thinks about the counter body kick.
Rastila thumps Luster with a low kick.
Rastila lands a front kick.
Luster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rastila throws a hook to the side of Luster's head but Luster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luster tried to counter with a leg kick but Rastila avoided it.
Luster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rastila staying out of range there.
Luster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rastila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rastila misses with a hook
enabling Luster to counter with a crisp jab.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
Rastila gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luster moves out of range as Rastila throws a body kick.
Rastila on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Luster misses.
Rastila tries a head kick but it misses.
Luster throwing a counter right hand but Rastila manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luster tries to move into range but Rastila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rastila staying out of range there.
Rastila has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luster.
Rastila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luster throws a jab but it's blocked by Rastila.
Luster rushes Rastila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rastila blocking some punches.
Luster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rastila's elbow.
Rastila tries to break the clinch but Luster is controlling the position.
Luster lands with a short shot to the head.
Luster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rastila backwards.
Rastila is trying to force a seperation but Luster has the dominant position.
Rastila tries to break free but Luster pushes him back against the cage.
Luster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rastila tries for a takedown but Luster manages to get underhooks.
Luster throws a punch but it's blocked by Rastila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila blocks a body shot from Luster.
Rastila working aggressively here.
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rastila misses with the body kick
and Luster counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Rastila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luster moves into the clinch.
Rastila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rastila is leaning against Luster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rastila decides to pull guard.
Luster postures up in Rastila's guard and throws a big left but Rastila blocks it.
Luster cracks Rastila with a solid left hand.
Rastila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Luster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luster throwing strikes from guard but Rastila blocks nicely.
Rastila wants to stand but Luster is controlling the position.
Rastila being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luster preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mack Luster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Luster checks a low kick from Rastila.
Rastila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luster moves away.
Rastila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luster blocks a low kick nicely.
Rastila throws a solid leg kick but Luster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rastila.
Luster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Rastila misses.
Nice shot by Rastila.
Luster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luster misses with a wild body shot.
Rastila throws a right hand that misses
letting Luster counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Rastila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
Nice defenses there by Rastila.
A low kick from Luster is predictable there
and Rastila counters with a nice kick to the body.
Luster tries a head kick but it misses.
Luster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luster checks it well.
Rastila misses the shot to the body.
Rastila throws a wild body kick that Luster sees coming a mile off.
Luster throws a jab when Rastila was well out of range.
Luster throws a leg kick but Rastila checks it.
Luster moves out of range as Rastila throws a body kick.
Rastila looks for the body kick but Luster saw that one coming.
Luster lands with a nice body punch.
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rastila flicks out a counter leg kick but Luster steps away.
Luster slips a straight right by Rastila.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luster was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Rastila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Rastila tries to get set, Luster tries to push him back and clinch up but Rastila manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick from Rastila misses.
Rastila throws a lazy right hand but Luster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luster takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses.
Rastila is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila staying out of range there.
Rastila replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luster blocks it well.
Luster throws a combination that misses
and Rastila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rastila lands a high kick!
Rastila scoring well with a low kick there.
Rastila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luster will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila misses with a low kick as Luster jumps back.
Rastila slips under a jab.
Rastila keeps the fight on the outside.
Luster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luster throws a lazy right hand but Rastila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rastila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rastila. That one must have hurt.
Rastila misses with a wild body shot.
Luster is looking to counter punch.
Luster throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
Luster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster throws a shot to the body.
Luster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Luster looks to score with a jab to the body but Rastila is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rastila.
Luster misses with a straight left.
Luster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luster manages to avoid it.
Luster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rastila lands a slapping body shot.
Luster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rastila follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Luster misses with a straight right.
Rastila throws a body shot but no joy.
Rastila throws a head kick but Luster moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila is looking to land body kicks.
Luster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luster checks a leg kick.
Luster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rastila throws a right hand that misses
and Luster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luster avoids a kick to the body.
Luster misses the body punch
enabling Rastila to counter with a crisp jab.
Rastila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rastila throws a wild body kick that Luster sees coming a mile off.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Luster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Veikko Rastila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luster looks to land a right hand but Rastila moved out of range.
Luster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rastila throws out the jab.
Rastila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rastila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luster was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Luster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Rastila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Luster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes into the arena with Broken Wings blaring out of the sound system. Price is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Label Society - Bleed for Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcdermott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Price throws a hook but Mcdermott blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Price.
Dan Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdermott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Price wants to control but Mcdermott postures up.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Price has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdermott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Price is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcdermott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcdermott.
Price gets back to full guard.
Price pulls Mcdermott in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott looking to pass the guard.
Mcdermott is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Boston MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mcdermott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Price is pulling down on Mcdermott's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott staying out of range there.
Mcdermott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcdermott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Price swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Price was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcdermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Price misses
and Mcdermott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Price won't be happy with that.
Price is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcdermott connects with a decent elbow.
Price tries to bench press Mcdermott off him but Mcdermott keeps the position.
Mcdermott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Price has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mcdermott but great work by Price.
Price in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcdermott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a sweep but Price has mounted him!
Price looking to control but Mcdermott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcdermott is looking to get to half guard.
Price trying to control but Mcdermott is having none of it.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price prevents Mcdermott from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Price scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcdermott should have avoided that one.
Price misses the jab.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Mcdermott's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcdermott tries to avoid it.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Mcdermott's shoulder, as Mcdermott tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Mcdermott on that attempt.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
Mcdermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcdermott is able to avoid easily.
Price wants to slow Mcdermott down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcdermott feinted with a counter takedown.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Mcdermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Price sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Price looks to land a combination but Mcdermott avoids it well.
Mcdermott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dan Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcdermott has a takedown stuffed.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdermott blocks a head kick by Price.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdermott moves out of range easily.
Price works the jab nicely.
Mcdermott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Price is trying to defend but Mcdermott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price trying to control but Mcdermott postures up.
Price is looking for a sweep. Mcdermott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to maintain the position but Mcdermott is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcdermott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcdermott seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.
Mcdermott seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price controlling the position for now.
Price moves into full guard.
Mcdermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Price lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mcdermott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdermott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Price has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdermott's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Price slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mcdermott.
Price is looking to advance position but Mcdermott won't allow it.
Mcdermott is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdermott is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdermott avoid being mounted?
Price blocks the strikes from Mcdermott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Mcdermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcdermott.
It looked like Mcdermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcdermott moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcdermott checks it well.
That kick from Price tenderised Mcdermott's leg. Mcdermott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcdermott dives in for a single leg takedown but Price sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Mcdermott moves away and avoids it.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Mcdermott moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price misses with a right hand
and Mcdermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Price.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Mcdermott's shoulder, as Mcdermott tries to avoid the shot.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Mcdermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdermott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Mcdermott walks into a jab.
Mcdermott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mcdermott changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcdermott looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Mcdermott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dan Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Price.
Mcdermott misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a hook but Mcdermott avoids it easily.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdermott moves out of range easily.
Mcdermott feinted with a counter takedown.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcdermott throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Mcdermott darts in looking for a takedown but Price gets double underhooks and turns Mcdermott into the cage.
Mcdermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcdermott manages to avoid it.
Mcdermott feinted with a counter takedown.
Price throws a combination. Mcdermott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Price tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcdermott is able to avoid easily.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a nice combination. Mcdermott backs away looking to recover.
Mcdermott is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdermott ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Oh Mcdermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcdermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Price looks for the body kick but Mcdermott saw that one coming.
Price lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcdermott's head.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Mcdermott seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdermott is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price clinches up with Mcdermott and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcdermott has clasped his hands together around Price's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mcdermott in the domination position with Price hanging on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Price!
After winning the bout, Dan Price thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Terry Mcdermott stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finyard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Your pussy's glued to a building on fire. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
30 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zackary Finyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pietrzak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pietrzak is looking to slow Finyard down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finyard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finyard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finyard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Finyard.
Pietrzak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Finyard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Finyard misses with the body kick
and Pietrzak counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pietrzak.
Finyard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pietrzak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pietrzak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pietrzak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finyard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pietrzak content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
Pietrzak connects with a couple of short punches.
Pietrzak postures up in Finyard's guard and throws a big left but Finyard blocks it.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietrzak throws a big right hand that misses.
Pietrzak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finyard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pietrzak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finyard looking for a guillotine here but Pietrzak defends easily.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Finyard keeps moving.
Pietrzak looking to pass the guard.
Pietrzak stopping the sweep attempt from Finyard.
Pietrzak trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pietrzak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finyard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pietrzak has managed to get both his arms back between Finyard's legs - danger averted.
Finyard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pietrzak's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finyard looking to sit in guard and control but Pietrzak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finyard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pietrzak defends it easily.
Pietrzak pushing down on Finyard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finyard wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pietrzak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finyard keeps working.
Pietrzak is thwarting Finyard's attempts to control the position.
Finyard manages to get to full guard.
Finyard is looking for a triangle but Pietrzak pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finyard is keeping the position for now.
Pietrzak trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
Finyard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pietrzak has picked Finyard up and slammed him! Finyard can't keep hold of the triangle and Pietrzak manages to pass to side control!
Pietrzak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pietrzak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finyard is looking to reverse the position.
Finyard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pietrzak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pietrzak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finyard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finyard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pietrzak.
Finyard tries to score with a low kick but Pietrzak moves his leg out of the way.
Pietrzak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finyard has time to react.
Pietrzak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pietrzak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finyard throws a sloppy head kick and Pietrzak moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finyard checks a leg kick.
Finyard throwing a counter right hand but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard lands a high kick!
Finyard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Finyard lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Finyard moved out of range.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick from Finyard.
Finyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pietrzak feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Pietrzak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pietrzak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finyard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pietrzak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pietrzak throws a body kick that misses.
Pietrzak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finyard tried to counter with a leg kick but Pietrzak avoided it.
Pietrzak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finyard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pietrzak looks to land a combination but Finyard avoids it well.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick but Finyard checks it.
Finyard misses the jab.
Finyard misses with a body kick.
Finyard misses with a head kick.
Finyard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pietrzak jabs at Finyard's body.
Pietrzak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pietrzak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pietrzak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finyard lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak lands with an uppercut that bounces Finyard off the cage and back into range.
Finyard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pietrzak avoids the body shot from Finyard.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
Pietrzak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finyard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
Pietrzak throws out a loose jab but Finyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pietrzak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Pietrzak tries to counter it with a takedown but Finyard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pietrzak throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finyard.
Pietrzak lands a jab to the nose.
Pietrzak throws a body punch but Finyard moves out of range.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finyard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pietrzak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pietrzak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finyard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Finyard avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak closes the distance and clinches up with Finyard, looking for a takedown. Pietrzak pushes Finyard against the cage but Finyard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Finyard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pietrzak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak blocks the body kick.
Finyard throws a sloppy head kick and Pietrzak moves out of range easily.
Pietrzak sizes up Finyard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finyard throws a head kick but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Pietrzak - just one landing.
Finyard throws a body shot but no joy.
Pietrzak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finyard's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Finyard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finyard.
Pietrzak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finyard catches Pietrzak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Finyard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finyard.
Finyard defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
Pietrzak delivers a nice body kick.
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by Finyard.
Pietrzak with the counter takedown but Finyard avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Pietrzak.
Finyard throws a head kick but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Finyard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finyard misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Finyard misses the target.
Finyard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finyard tries a head kick but it misses.
Pietrzak stuns Finyard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pietrzak digs a good body shot into Finyard's ribs.
Pietrzak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pietrzak slips a jab and a cross from Finyard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finyard.
Zackary Finyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Finyard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pietrzak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finyard throws out the jab.
Pietrzak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finyard counters with an outside leg kick.
Pietrzak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finyard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pietrzak moves away.
Finyard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Finyard lands with a straight right. Pietrzak didn't see that one coming.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick.
Finyard is looking to score with low kicks.
Pietrzak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finyard will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard moves away from the strike by Pietrzak.
Finyard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pietrzak just manages to avoid it.
Finyard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Pietrzak tries to counter it with a takedown but Finyard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finyard misses with a body shot
and Pietrzak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietrzak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finyard is staying active underneath Pietrzak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finyard wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pietrzak trying to control the action but Finyard is working from the bottom.
Finyard looking for submissions off his back.
Pietrzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pietrzak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Finyard is doing well to control the position and prevent Pietrzak from advancing to side control.
Finyard won't allow Pietrzak to pass to mount.
Finyard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is in trouble now - Pietrzak has advanced to mount!
Finyard is squirming around, avoiding Pietrzak's attempts to control the action.
Pietrzak unloading with bombs!
Pietrzak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pietrzak looking to control but Finyard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pietrzak landing shots from mount.
Pietrzak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finyard is looking to escape.
Finyard taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finyard is desperately trying to improve his position but Pietrzak has a good base and remains in mount.
Bartek Pietrzak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pietrzak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finyard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pietrzak looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pietrzak controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak wants to control the pace but Finyard is squirming around nicely.
Pietrzak controlling the position easily from mount.
Pietrzak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pietrzak controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Pietrzak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pietrzak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
Our winner, Bartek Pietrzak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge Machina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick as Machina jumps back.
Machina pushes Jarnkarl up against the cage in a clinch.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarnkarl avoids the damage to the body.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Machina has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machina struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarnkarl controls his hands.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machina is looking to control Jarnkarl's arms but Jarnkarl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machina has his back to the cage.
Jarnkarl blocks an elbow strike from Machina.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Machina tries a knee to the head but Jarnkarl blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarnkarl.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Jarnkarl is blocking nicely.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Machina blocks a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a hook that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Machina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machina tries to work over Jarnkarl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarnkarl misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a head punch that misses.
Machina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarnkarl backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Jarnkarl blocks the elbow strike.
Machina scores with a knee to the head.
Jarnkarl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machina is keeping busy.
Jarnkarl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machina's elbow.
Jarnkarl can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
Machina is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machina lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Machina.
Machina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarnkarl backwards.
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jarnkarl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Machina lands a shoulder strike.
Jarnkarl avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
Jarnkarl tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Jarnkarl back against the cage.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machina.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarnkarl.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jarnkarl lands a body shot.
Machina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarnkarl avoids the damage to the body.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jarnkarl blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina tries to stall but Jarnkarl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machina tries to work over Jarnkarl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarnkarl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machina lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Jarnkarl back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Machina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Jarnkarl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jarnkarl lands an uppercut.
Jarnkarl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Jarnkarl lands a right hand.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machina misses with a knee strike.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machina swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl takes an elbow to the temple.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Machina as the two fighters clinch.
Jarnkarl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machina.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machina throws a front kick aimed at Jarnkarl's knee but Jarnkarl avoids it well.
Jarnkarl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy head kick and Machina moves out of range easily.
Jarnkarl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy head kick
and Machina makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jarnkarl really felt that one!
Jarnkarl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machina lands a big head kick that sends Jarnkarl tumbling to the mat! Machina takes a step backwards and waves Jarnkarl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jarnkarl is rocked!
It looks like Arni Jarnkarl has been cut.
Machina moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl is still on wobbly legs! Can Machina finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machina throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkarl feints the counter takedown.
Jarnkarl seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machina.
Jarnkarl looks to throw the jab but Machina is out of range.
Jarnkarl connects with a body shot that sends Machina's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arni Jarnkarl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch
and Machina counters with a low kick, right behind Jarnkarl 's knee.
Machina scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarnkarl, right into the meat.
Machina blocks a jab.
Machina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jarnkarl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarnkarl. That did some damage!
Machina lands a jab.
Machina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machina slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Jarnkarl.
Machina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarnkarl presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Jarnkarl scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarnkarl avoids the damage to the body.
Jarnkarl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Machina.
Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarnkarl can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl managing to block the knees to the body from Machina.
A head punch on the inside from Jarnkarl fails to land.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jarnkarl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch.
Jarnkarl lands with a light punch inside.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Judge Machina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jarnkarl fails to land.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarnkarl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Machina.
Jarnkarl presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Jarnkarl on the inside.
Jarnkarl avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
Machina prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
A right hand to the body from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machina.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand.
Jarnkarl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a shoulder strike.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarnkarl lands a hook that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Jarnkarl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machina is rocked!
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Machina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarnkarl throws a head punch that misses.
Jarnkarl misses with the head strike.
Machina blocking some punches.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarnkarl blocks the elbow strike.
Jarnkarl misses with some punches.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Machina seems to have got his legs back now.
Machina prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jarnkarl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machina lands with a left to the head.
Machina misses with some punches.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
Jarnkarl takes a shot to the head.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Machina throws an elbow that misses.
Jarnkarl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machina lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machina stalls.
A hook to the body from Jarnkarl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arni Jarnkarl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machina fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Machina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarnkarl lands the left hand.
Machina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarnkarl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Machina is looking to clinch.
Jarnkarl misses with a left hand
and Machina counters with a body kick that stops Jarnkarl in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarnkarl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina lands with a kick to the temple. Jarnkarl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Machina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws out a leg kick but Machina moves out of range and Jarnkarl only half commits.
Machina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machina walks into a jab.
Jarnkarl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
Machina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut. Machina saw that one coming.
Jarnkarl throws an overhand right that lands on Machina's shoulder, as Machina tries to avoid the shot.
Jarnkarl lands a head shot.
A low kick from Jarnkarl misses
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jarnkarl lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarnkarl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jarnkarl.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jarnkarl misses with some punches.
Jarnkarl cracks Machina with a nice body shot.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarnkarl is defending well for now.
Machina misses with a knee strike.
Jarnkarl blocks an elbow strike.
Jarnkarl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machina throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jarnkarl as the two fighters clinch.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarnkarl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarnkarl.
A knee to the head by Machina.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarnkarl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machina lands a nice uppercut.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Jarnkarl tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Jarnkarl back against the cage.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch on the inside.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Jarnkarl is blocking nicely.
Jarnkarl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jarnkarl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Machina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machina's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machina drops to his knees and Jarnkarl pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arni Jarnkarl!
During a confident post fight interview, Arni Jarnkarl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani comes into the arena with Audioslave - Exploder blaring out of the sound system. Kelly has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani throws a head kick that half lands.
Kelly moves out of range as Kayani strikes.
Kayani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kayani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kayani misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kayani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kayani misses with an uppercut.
Kayani scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kayani tries to counter with a takedown but Kelly is quick to defend against it.
Kayani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Kayani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly slips a straight right by Kayani.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kayani.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kayani throws a series of strikes that have Kelly backpedaling.
Kayani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kayani.
Kayani looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Kayani - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kayani is just out of range.
Kayani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kayani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kayani throws a body shot but no joy.
Kayani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kayani, right into the meat.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Kayani's legs.
Kayani throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelly has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wasim Kayani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Kayani catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Kayani is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kayani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kayani misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kayani checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly throws a wild body kick that Kayani sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Kayani avoids nicely.
Kayani ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kayani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kayani.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kayani throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kayani manages to avoid it.
Kayani lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kayani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kayani's sensitive parts.
Kelly has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly throws a wild body kick that Kayani sees coming a mile off.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kayani moves away.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Kayani is out of range.
Kayani blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kayani.
Kayani's corner calls for a 1-2. Kayani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kayani misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly is looking to slow Kayani down with leg kicks.
Kayani throws a sloppy head kick
so Kelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Kayani keeps moving.
Kayani pushes a forearm under Kelly's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kelly is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wasim Kayani!
After winning the bout, Wasim Kayani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, George Kelly stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to him he was the better fighter tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Langer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langer comes into the arena with Jeezy f. Rocko and 2 Chainz - Benihana blaring out of the sound system. Spazstor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernhard Langer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spazstor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spazstor throws a hook to the side of Langer's head but Langer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langer throwing a counter right hand but Spazstor manages to avoid it.
Spazstor misses with a hook to the body
enabling Langer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spazstor defending well as Langer loads up on a big left hand.
Langer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Langer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langer was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
A slow jab from Langer misses its intended target.
Spazstor feints a counter leg kick.
Spazstor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Langer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Langer.
Langer lands an overhand right.
Langer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Langer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spazstor throws out the jab.
Spazstor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Langer lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Langer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Langer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
Langer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Langer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langer lands a nice looking body shot.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spazstor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langer throws out the jab.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Langer avoids it with no problem.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spazstor tries to move into range but Langer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Langer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Langer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spazstor avoids the head kick by Langer.
Spazstor tries to land a leg kick but Langer saw it coming and moves away.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Langer off balance momentarily.
Langer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Langer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
The crowd cheers as Langer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spazstor doesn't seem phased though.
Langer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spazstor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Langer tries to score with a low kick but Spazstor moves his leg out of the way.
Langer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spazstor checks it well.
Langer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spazstor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Langer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Langer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor slips under a jab.
Spazstor slips under a jab.
Langer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spazstor.
No luck for Langer with that takedown attempt.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Langer moved away.
Langer slips a jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spazstor's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spazstor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spazstor moves out of range as Langer strikes.
Langer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Langer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer missing with a left hand there. Spazstor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Langer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spazstor thows a leg kick but Langer checks it
and Langer counters with a stiff right hand.
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Spazstor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Langer lands a head shot.
Langer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spazstor is able to avoid easily.
Langer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langer looks to score with a jab to the body but Spazstor is just out of range.
A big left from Langer misses.
Spazstor misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Langer lands.
Langer throws a low kick but Spazstor avoids it.
Langer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spazstor tries to avoid it but Langer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spazstor to the ground. Spazstor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard Langer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langer misses with a hook. Spazstor ducked under it nicely.
Langer tries to land a front kick but Spazstor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Langer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Langer misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Spazstor.
Spazstor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Langer. That's going to slow Spazstor down.
Langer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bernhard Langer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spazstor slips a jab and a cross from Langer.
Spazstor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Langer misses with a straight left.
Langer is looking to land body kicks.
Langer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spazstor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Langer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Spazstor feints a counter leg kick.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langer moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Langer dominated that round.
That's time! Langer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. Langer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Langer scores with the left hand. Spazstor knows he should have avoided that one.
Spazstor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langer throws out the jab.
Spazstor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spazstor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Langer throws a big shot that misses.
Spazstor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spazstor throws a looping overhand right but Langer ducks down to avoid it.
Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Langer.
A telegraphed right hand from Spazstor misses the target.
Langer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
A good leg kick by Spazstor.
Langer works Spazstor's body with a nice hook.
Spazstor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Langer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spazstor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Spazstor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Langer misses with a leg kick.
Spazstor looks to score with a jab to the body but Langer is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Langer.
Spazstor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor lands with an overhand left.
Bernhard Langer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spazstor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spazstor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Langer has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice shot lands for Langer.
Langer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
An attempted straight right counter from Langer misses the target.
Langer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Langer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spazstor. Spazstor obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Spazstor as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spazstor as he connects with a hook.
Langer feints and then cracks Spazstor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spazstor down.
Spazstor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Langer rather than just go for the knockout.
Spazstor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spazstor throws a low kick but Langer moves out of range easily.
Langer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langer lands a glancing blow to the side of Spazstor's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor tests Langer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langer throws a jab when Spazstor was well out of range.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Langer as he connects with a hook.
Spazstor throws a leg kick which misses Langer's front leg but catches the back leg as Langer tries to avoid it.
Spazstor lands a slapping body shot.
Langer scores with a hook to the body. Spazstor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Langer misses with a head kick.
Langer lands with a nice body punch.
Langer misses the shot to the body.
Langer connects with a crisp jab.
Spazstor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spazstor takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spazstor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spazstor. Langer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Langer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spazstor throws a jab when Langer was well out of range.
Spazstor motions for Langer to come forward. Spazstor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Langer, as that shot connected.
Langer scores with the left hand. Spazstor knows he should have avoided that one.
Langer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Langer blocks a leg kick.
As Spazstor looks to move away, Langer throws a big counter combo bu Spazstor just gets out of the way.
Spazstor throws a series of strikes that have Langer backpedaling.
Spazstor looks to land a combination but Langer avoids it well.
Spazstor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Langer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
Spazstor throws out a loose jab but Langer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Langer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Langer lands with a right hand.
Spazstor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spazstor gets caught flat footed, as Langer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langer throws a strike but Spazstor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spazstor stays in close to Langer's body and controls the position.
Spazstor trying to control but Langer is working from the bottom.
Langer controls Spazstor momentarily but Spazstor frees himself.
Spazstor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernhard Langer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Langer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Langer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spazstor doesn't seem phased though.
Langer throws a series of punches but Spazstor avoids them all with ease.
Spazstor misses with a looping left.
Langer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Langer throws a leg kick but Spazstor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Langer throws a leg kick but Spazstor checks it.
Spazstor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Langers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Langer misses with a kick to the body.
Langer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Langer's sensitive parts.
Langer loads up on a big right hand but Spazstor slips the punch.
Langer checks a low kick from Spazstor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Langer checks a leg kick.
Langer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a looping right.
Langer cracks Spazstor with an open hand slap.
Langer misses with a hook. Spazstor ducked under it nicely.
Spazstor lands a brutal head kick. Langer looks out on his feet and Spazstor throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zlatan Spazstor!
After winning the bout, Zlatan Spazstor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesnev walks into a jab.
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vesnev feints and as Donowitz raises his hands in defense, Vesnev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Vesnev controlling him for the moment.
Vesnev throws an elbow that misses. Donowitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vesnev's guard. Nice move by Donowitz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesnev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vesnev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesnev.
We've been hearing good reports from Vesnev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vesnev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesnev postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
Vesnev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vesnev tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Donowitz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Vesnev throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesnev. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesnev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vesnev blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev shoots for a takedown but Donowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesnev. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Vesnev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Vesnev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vesnev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vesnev checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesnev throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vesnev. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Donowitz.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Vesnev throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vesnev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Vesnev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vesnev connects with a crisp jab.
Vesnev misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vesnev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesnev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz motions for Vesnev to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz feints a counter leg kick.
Donowitz throws a jab when Vesnev was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Vesnev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesnev there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesnev throws out the jab.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vesnev lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Vesnev lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Vesnev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vesnev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vesnev checks a leg kick.
Vesnev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesnev's sensitive parts.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Vesnev moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Vesnev misses.
Donowitz throws a hook but Vesnev blocks it.
Vesnev looks to land a combination but Donowitz avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Donowitz as Vesnev shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves forwards but Vesnev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donny Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesnev was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Vesnev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Vesnev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Vesnev's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
Vesnev fails with the takedown.
Vesnev misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Donowitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donowitz thows a body kick. Vesnev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vesnev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yury Vesnev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vesnev on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Vesnev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Vesnev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesnev shoots for a double leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Vesnev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vesnev throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesnev misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Donowitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vesnev.
Donowitz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vesnev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vesnev missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vesnev throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
Vesnev lands with a shot to the body.
Vesnev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Vesnev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Vesnev's head.
Donowitz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Vesnev counters with a single leg into guard. Donowitz didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vesnev is one step ahead there.
Donowitz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vesnev throws a big right hand that misses.
Donowitz is looking to stand up but Vesnev isn't so interested in that idea.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Vesnev tries to pass.
Donowitz pulls Vesnev in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vesnev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesnev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Vesnev moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vesnev.
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Vesnev's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Vesnev blocks the leg kick.
Vesnev misses the shot to the body.
Vesnev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donowitz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Vesnev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Vesnev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donowitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vesnev.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vesnev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Vesnev moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Vesnev wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vesnev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vesnev's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev connects with a body shot.
Vesnev shoots for a takedown but Donowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yury Vesnev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Vesnev moves his leg out of the way.
Vesnev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vesnev misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesnev throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vesnev blocks it well.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Vesnev shoots for a takedown but Donowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vesnev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a front kick that sends Vesnev stumbling back into the cage.
Vesnev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donowitz.
Vesnev moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Vesnev misses with a body punch
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vesnev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Vesnev walks into a left hand.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz defending well as Vesnev loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vesnev or perhaps it was just good defense by Donowitz, which made it look bad.
Vesnev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Vesnev defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vesnev defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Vesnev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body
and Vesnev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Donowitz wants to get back to his feet but Vesnev passes into half guard.
Donowitz is trying to stand.
Donowitz pushes Vesnev off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vesnev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vesnev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vesnev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vesnev avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a jab when Vesnev was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Vesnev misses.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a head kick.
Vesnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Vesnev saw that one coming.
Vesnev misses with a hook.
Vesnev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Vesnev feints and as Donowitz raises his hands in defense, Vesnev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donowitz pushes Vesnev off and gets back to his feet.
Vesnev lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Vesnev misses.
Vesnev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vesnev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vesnev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donowitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Donowitz takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesnev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook but Vesnev avoids it easily.
Vesnev feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Vesnev throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.
Vesnev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz there.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vesnev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vesnev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Vesnev misses.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vesnev swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vesnev lands with a straight right. Donowitz didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesnev lands with a hook. Donowitz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz moves forwards but Vesnev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vesnev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Vesnev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Vesnev misses the jab.
Vesnev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesnev tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donowitz tries a low kick but Vesnev avoids it.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vesnev scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Vesnev has his takedown stuffed
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Vesnev avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesnev.
Vesnev moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Vesnev's front leg.
Vesnev misses with a straight right.
Donowitz counters with a body kick.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vesnev misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz defending well as Vesnev loads up on a big left hand.
Vesnev swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
A nice side step and Donowitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vesnev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vesnev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vesnev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Yury Vesnev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vesnev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Vesnev scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Vesnev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Donowitz sprawls and moves away.
Vesnev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Jab from Donowitz.
Vesnev throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vesnev throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vesnev misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vesnev misses with a double jab
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vesnev lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Vesnev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vesnev scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Vesnev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz defending well as Vesnev loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Vesnev counters with a takedown into side control.
Donowitz keeps Vesnev under control for a moment.
Donowitz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Vesnev crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donowitz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz is the new lightweight champion!
Donny Donowitz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Ross feat. Young Jeezy - War Ready. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Pejovsky.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Pejovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Escobar didn't expect that.
Pejovsky distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escobar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pejovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Pejovsky from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pejovsky is one step ahead there.
Pejovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pejovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Pejovsky being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Pejovsky, not yet.
Escobar wants to stand but Pejovsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar passes into half guard.
Pejovsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Pejovsky is positioning himself well to prevent Escobar advancing to mount.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pejovsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pejovsky misses the target.
Pejovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Pejovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pejovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar wants to slow Pejovsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Pejovsky looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Pejovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Pejovsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar throws a body punch but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pejovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Pejovsky's torso.
Pejovsky lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Pejovsky saw that one coming.
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Escobar throws a jab when Pejovsky was well out of range.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pejovsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Escobar throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pejovsky misses the target.
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Pejovsky looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Pejovsky blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar walks into a left hand.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar misses with the body kick
and Pejovsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pejovsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pejovsky on the side of the head.
Pejovsky scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
Pejovsky throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pejovsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar jabs at Pejovsky's body.
Pejovsky looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pejovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pejovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pejovsky lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
Pejovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pejovsky backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Pejovsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pejovsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Pejovsky thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar's side.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pejovsky sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good work by Pejovsky as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Pejovsky moved out of range nicely.
Pejovsky connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
Escobar slips a jab from Pejovsky.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Pejovsky avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pejovsky cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Pejovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Pejovsky.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Pejovsky.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pejovsky's head.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Escobar motions for Pejovsky to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Pejovsky scores with a leg kick.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pejovsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pejovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pejovsky misses with a straight left.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Pejovsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pejovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Pejovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar cracks Pejovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Pejovsky's shoulder, as Pejovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
and Pejovsky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Escobar!
Pejovsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Escobar's head but Escobar avoids it well.
Pejovsky trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Pejovsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pejovsky taking a breather here.
Pejovsky working the ground and pound but Escobar is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky working away.
Pejovsky just content to control the position.
Escobar can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pejovsky's best efforts.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pejovsky.
Escobar has his hands clasped together around Pejovsky's back. He's all about the action.
Pejovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pejovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pejovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pejovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escobar is controlling Pejovsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Escobar is not content to let Pejovsky control the position.
Pejovsky throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is not content to let Pejovsky control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobar staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Escobar misses
and Pejovsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Pejovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pejovsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pejovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pejovsky.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pejovsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar tries to land a front kick but Pejovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Pejovsky fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Pejovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pejovsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pejovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Escobar slips a jab from Pejovsky.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Pejovsky wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Pejovsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Pejovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pejovsky off to one side.
As Pejovsky backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Pejovsky manages to avoid it all.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Pejovsky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pejovsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Neno Pejovsky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
It looked like Pejovsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pejovsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pejovsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky checks the leg kick.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar has time to react.
Pejovsky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Pejovsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Pejovsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pejovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Pejovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pejovsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pejovsky.
Pejovsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pejovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pejovsky.
Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Pejovsky's torso.
Pejovsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar lands with a slapping head kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Pejovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Pejovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Pejovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pejovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pejovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a kick to the body.
Pejovsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escobar sprawls and moves away.
Pejovsky throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pejovsky counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and Pejovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Pejovsky slips under a jab.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Pejovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pejovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pejovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pejovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
Pejovsky working Escobar over with strikes.
Pejovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pejovsky missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pejovsky throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pejovsky throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Pejovsky saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pejovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar slips under a jab from Pejovsky.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pejovsky to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Pejovsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Pejovsky is out of range.
Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar unleashes a big counter combination but Pejovsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pejovsky misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Escobar.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pejovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Pejovsky misses with a head kick.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Pejovsky avoids it with no problem.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pejovsky.
An elbow from Pejovsky crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Pejovsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pejovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Pejovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar has a hand on Pejovsky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pejovsky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neno Pejovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Pejovsky's attempts to control the action.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
Pejovsky working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky punching from mount but Escobar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pejovsky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pejovsky lands with some strikes.
Pejovsky with a couple of short strikes.
Pejovsky controlling the pace for now.
Pejovsky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pejovsky scoring with strikes but Escobar is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pejovsky raining down shots from the mount!
Escobar can't escape the position.
Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neno Pejovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pejovsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Neno Pejovsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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