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EVO 199: Bang Bang Bang PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen has chosen Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Amisviiksi Tolonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Donnelly's chin.
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Tolonen misses.
Donnelly throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen tries to clinch up
and Donnelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Donnelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the head.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Donnelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
Tolonen checks a low kick from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tolonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donnelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Tolonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donnelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donnelly throws a head kick that half lands.
That has opened up Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donnelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands with a cross.
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tolonen 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.
Tolonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donnelly can pounce on him.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donnelly throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Donnelly misses
and Tolonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donnelly won't be happy with that.
Donnelly tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tolonen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Donnelly tries to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly staying busy and making it hard for Tolonen to control.
Tolonen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Donnelly has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tolonen.
Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tolonen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Donnelly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Donnelly wants to get back to his feet.
Tolonen scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly trying to get back to his feet but Tolonen is in full control for now.
Tolonen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tolonen is landing with strikes from the back.
Tolonen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Donnelly hold on?
Donnelly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tolonen has good solid back control here.
Tolonen is trying to stick to Donnelly's back but Donnelly is turning into Tolonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tolonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donnelly.
Tolonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donnelly defends it easily.
Tolonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly gets to his feet - Tolonen follows without any prompting.
Tolonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donnelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tolonen takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnelly tests Tolonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donnelly thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
Donnelly lands a nice hook to Tolonen's body. Tolonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Donnelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Tolonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolonen can do to turn this around?
Tolonen works the jab nicely.
Donnelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolonen on the side of the head.
Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donnelly throws the kick towards the body but Tolonen avoids it.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Donnelly. Those never looked like landing.
Donnelly dips to his left and cracks Tolonen with an uppercut!
Donnelly looks to land a body kick but Tolonen moved away.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
Donnelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolonen. Tolonen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen 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.
Donnelly tries to score with a low kick but Tolonen moves his leg out of the way.
Donnelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Donnelly throws a leg kick
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
Tolonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donnelly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Donnelly throws a right hand that Tolonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolonen also avoids with ease.
Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly throws a push kick but Tolonen slaps the foot to one side.
Donnelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Donnelly misses its target.
Donnelly throws a lazy head kick
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Donnelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brian Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amisviiksi Tolonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Brian Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen connects with the punch.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Tolonen's ribs.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen thinks about the counter body kick.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Tolonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a left and a right that stings Donnelly.
Tolonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Donnelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Donnelly sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Donnelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tolonen counters with a low kick, right behind Donnelly 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolonen blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen with a jab.
Tolonen misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Donnelly. Those never looked like landing.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Tolonen moved away.
Tolonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donnelly is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donnelly!
Brian Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Donnelly tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
Donnelly misses with a body punch
and Tolonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donnelly misses with a kick to the body
and Tolonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to control but Donnelly is keeping him busy.
Tolonen cracks Donnelly with a big elbow.
Donnelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tolonen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Donnelly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tolonen yanks on the arm and Donnelly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tolonen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brian Donnelly spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Dorozhkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorozhkin comes to the cage accompanied by SMC HOODRATS. Kilju has chosen One Of These Mornings as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Dorozhkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilju tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorozhkin swivels and escapes.
Dorozhkin walks into a jab.
Dorozhkin rushes Kilju and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kilju working Dorozhkin over with knees to the body.
Kilju has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilju connects with a jab.
Dorozhkin connects with a leg kick. Kilju looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kilju scores with a body shot.
Kilju throws a low kick, looking for Dorozhkin's leg but Dorozhkin calmly moves out of range.
Dorozhkin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dorozhkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorozhkin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Kilju misses.
Kilju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilju lands a nice hook to Dorozhkin's body. Dorozhkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilju thinks about the counter body kick.
Kilju 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.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilju's head.
Dorozhkin throws a push kick but Kilju slaps the foot to one side.
Kilju lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilju misses with a series of wild punches.
Anton Dorozhkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilju shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilju connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dorozhkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses.
Kilju misses with a shot to the body
and Dorozhkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorozhkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilju checks a leg kick.
Kilju catches Dorozhkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju throws a good cross that connects.
Dorozhkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilju is out of range.
Dorozhkin tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dorozhkin moves out of range as Kilju strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Kilju swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Kilju missing with a left hand there. Dorozhkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dorozhkin wants to land a leg kick but Kilju is out of range.
Dorozhkin has managed to clinch.
Kilju pulls guard.
Kilju looking to control.
Dorozhkin stands and throws Kilju's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kilju tries to buck Dorozhkin off but Dorozhkin is having none of it.
Kilju can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kilju to his feet.
Kilju tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorozhkin is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dorozhkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilju throws out the jab.
Kilju has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilju lands a head kick. Dorozhkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilju swinging wildly here.
Dorozhkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilju looks to land a left hand but Dorozhkin moved out of range nicely.
Dorozhkin clinches up against the cage.
Dorozhkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilju backwards.
Dorozhkin blocking some punches.
Dorozhkin just leaning against Kilju, taking a breather.
Kilju missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorozhkin lands a left hand.
Dorozhkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorozhkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorozhkin prevents a body shot from Kilju.
Dorozhkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilju.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilju.
Kilju working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorozhkin lands with a light punch inside.
Dorozhkin throws a head punch that misses.
Kilju lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dorozhkin fails to land.
Dorozhkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilju.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilju.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dorozhkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kilju lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dorozhkin is looking to slow Kilju down with leg kicks.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Kilju checks it.
Crunch! Kilju slams his shin into Dorozhkin's torso.
Dorozhkin 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.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju connects with a leg kick. Dorozhkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dorozhkin moved out of range.
Kilju listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilju tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilju digs a good hook to Dorozhkin's body.
Dorozhkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilju connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilju throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dorozhkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dorozhkin.
Kilju swings for the body but Dorozhkin moves out of range.
Dorozhkin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kilju avoids it.
Dorozhkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilju misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin throws a push kick but Kilju slaps the foot to one side.
Kilju throws a low kick but Dorozhkin moves out of range easily.
Dorozhkin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dorozhkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dorozhkin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilju takes a step back to recover.
Kilju throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilju misses with a head kick.
Dorozhkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorozhkin is looking to chop away at Kilju's legs.
Kilju moves out of range as Dorozhkin throws a body kick.
Kilju blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin throws a wild body kick that Kilju sees coming a mile off.
Kilju thumps Dorozhkin with a low kick.
Kilju scores with a jab to the body.
Dorozhkin tries to land a front kick but Kilju steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dorozhkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilju counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilju thumps Dorozhkin with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilju checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin slips a jab from Kilju.
Dorozhkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilju connects with an inside leg kick.
Dorozhkin looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away.
Dorozhkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dorozhkin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dorozhkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilju throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kilju.
Kilju appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Kilju coming out on top.
Kilju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorozhkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilju.
Kilju scores with a jab. Dorozhkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilju.
Dorozhkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilju lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kilju looks to throw the jab but Dorozhkin is out of range.
Dorozhkin 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.
Dorozhkin throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorozhkin as he connects with a hook.
Kilju scores with a leg kick.
Kilju misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin throws a body kick that misses.
Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilju blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Kilju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorozhkin's sensitive parts.
Dorozhkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dorozhkin checks a leg kick.
Kilju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorozhkin.
Kilju feints a counter leg kick.
Dorozhkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilju lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dorozhkin will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju moves out of range of the body kick from Dorozhkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilju.
Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorozhkin manages to avoid it.
Dorozhkin leaves Kilju with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Kilju misses.
Kilju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kilju finds it's target.
Kilju throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilju fails to land the takedown.
Kilju thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dorozhkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Kilju sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorozhkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilju.
Kilju chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dorozhkin can pounce on him.
Dorozhkin avoids a kick to the body.
Dorozhkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dorozhkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dorozhkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Kilju.
Dorozhkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilju looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorozhkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorozhkin blocks the leg kick.
Dorozhkin scores with a hook to the body. Kilju takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilju throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorozhkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilju will feel that in the morning.
Kilju looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dorozhkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dorozhkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorozhkin misses with a kick to the body.
Dorozhkin lands a head kick. Kilju smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilju feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorozhkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Kilju misses with a two punch combination.
Dorozhkin scores with a push kick.
Kilju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilju 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.
Dorozhkin looks to throw the jab but Kilju is out of range.
Kilju throws a right hand that Dorozhkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorozhkin also avoids with ease.
Kilju has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dorozhkin.
Kilju misses with a leg kick.
Dorozhkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dorozhkin motions for Kilju to come forward. Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kilju tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorozhkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dorozhkin misses with a body kick.
Kilju changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilju throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilju tries to land a leg kick but Dorozhkin saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Kilju. Beautiful body shot.
Dorozhkin tries to clinch up but Kilju circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilju gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dorozhkin tries to land a front kick but Kilju steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilju lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilju wants to land a leg kick but Dorozhkin is out of range.
Kilju fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Kilju misses.
Dorozhkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dorozhkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Kilju sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dorozhkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilju has time to react.
Dorozhkin is looking to chop away at Kilju's legs.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilju looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorozhkin is just out of range.
Dorozhkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilju explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dorozhkin. That did some damage!
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorozhkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilju. Kilju obviously looking to wear him down.
Dorozhkin ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju.
Dorozhkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Kilju there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dorozhkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kilju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorozhkin.
Kilju is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dorozhkin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice body kick.
It looks like Dorozhkin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dorozhkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilju throws out the jab.
Anton Dorozhkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorozhkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses.
Dorozhkin lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorozhkin misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju scores with a leg kick.
Kilju misses with a low kick.
Dorozhkin misses with a body kick.
Dorozhkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dorozhkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dorozhkin avoids a kick to the body.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju thuds his right hand into Dorozhkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dorozhkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilju.
Dorozhkin misses with a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilju finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilju throws a sloppy body shot
and Dorozhkin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilju clobbers Dorozhkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Dorozhkin.
I think Kilju 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tuju Kilju!
Tuju Kilju 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 Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Luger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luger throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luger sprawls and moves away.
Luger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Luger throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Luger misses the jab.
Luger misses the jab.
Luger with a nice cross.
Luger misses with a leg kick.
Luger moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown moves out of range as Luger strikes.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luger.
Luger 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.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown sizes up Luger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luger.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Luger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Luger is out of range.
Luger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Luger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
Brown cracks Luger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luger checks a leg kick.
Luger looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Luger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Shane Luger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luger.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luger misses with a hook.
Luger slips a jab from Brown.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown blocking some punches.
Luger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luger is able to avoid easily.
Luger unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown is looking to clinch but Luger is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luger gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Luger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Luger breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Luger.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Luger saw it coming and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Luger misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Luger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luger misses with a wild body shot.
Brown with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to clinch.
Luger scores with a kick to the body.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Luger.
Luger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luger with a hook.
Brown is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Luger misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Luger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luger misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Luger.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
A jab from Luger misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luger.
Luger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Luger in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luger throws a good cross that connects.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Luger.
Luger moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luger blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown prevents a body shot from Luger.
Luger tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Luger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Luger is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Luger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Luger.
Luger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luger is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luger.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luger breaks the clinch.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luger momentarily.
Luger looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown avoids the body shot from Luger.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luger looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Luger sees coming a mile off.
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shane Luger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Luger there.
Luger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luger.
Luger staying out of range there.
Luger misses the shot to the body.
Luger misses with a leg kick
and Brown makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Luger really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Luger does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Luger as he connects with a hook.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luger on the side of the head.
Luger is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luger.
Luger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Luger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown lands with a straight right. Luger didn't see that one coming.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Luger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Shane Luger's cut even more.
Luger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luger is rocked!
Luger throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luger misses with a straight left.
Brown catches Luger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Luger throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Luger is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Luger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shane Luger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luger seems to have recovered his senses.
Luger looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Luger is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger misses with a wild body shot.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Luger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luger throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Luger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Luger.
Luger gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Luger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Luger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luger's sensitive parts.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Luger avoids it well and moves away.
Irving Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luger.
Luger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luger avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Luger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luger misses with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luger. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A clash of legs there as Luger blocks the low kick.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luger counters with a nice body shot.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Luger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Luger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luger.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luger was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown slips a straight right by Luger.
Shane Luger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luger tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to clinch but Luger is having none of it.
Brown throws a hook but Luger blocks it.
Luger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Luger moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a head kick by Luger.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Luger moves out of range easily.
Luger flicks out a counter leg kick but Brown steps away.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luger fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Luger scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Luger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luger misses with a leg kick
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luger manages to break the clinch.
Luger connects with a solid leg kick.
Luger scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Luger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luger 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Luger!
Shane Luger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Toro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bliss. Silvestre has chosen 2Pac feat Outlawz World Wide Mob Figgaz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
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, Daniel Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been informed that Silvestre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Del Toro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvestre looks to land a combination but Del Toro avoids it well.
Silvestre tries a low kick but Del Toro avoids it.
Del Toro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Del Toro works the jab nicely.
Silvestre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Toro is looking to counter punch.
Silvestre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Del Toro is out of range.
Silvestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Del Toro counters with a shoot takedown. Silvestre fights it but they end up in guard.
Silvestre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Del Toro from controlling successfully.
Silvestre keeping full guard, as Del Toro tries to pass.
Silvestre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Toro.
Del Toro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Del Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Toro content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Toro trying to control but Silvestre is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvestre throws a jab when Del Toro was well out of range.
Del Toro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silvestre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Toro.
Silvestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Toro 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silvestre 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 Del Toro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Toro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvestre connects with a single shot there.
Del Toro throws a body kick that misses.
Silvestre misses with a hook
and Del Toro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvestre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvestre throws a hook but Del Toro blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Del Toro blocks the low kick.
Del Toro tries a low kick but Silvestre avoids it.
Del Toro backing away here, and Silvestre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silvestre looks to land a right hand but Del Toro moved out of range.
Silvestre checks a low kick from Del Toro.
Del Toro scoring well with a low kick there.
Silvestre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvestre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silvestre blocks the body kick.
Silvestre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silvestre checks the leg kick.
Silvestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Toro thows a body kick. Silvestre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Del Toro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Toro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silvestre lands a leg kick that knocks Del Toro off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Del Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Toro throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Silvestre tries a quick counter leg kick but Del Toro is wise to it.
Silvestre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Del Toro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
Del Toro lands with a kick to the temple. Silvestre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Del Toro looks for the body kick but Silvestre saw that one coming.
Silvestre thows a leg kick but Del Toro checks it
and Silvestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Toro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Del Toro looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestre is just out of range.
Silvestre misses the shot to the body.
Del Toro throwing a counter right hand but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Del Toro moves out of range as Silvestre throws a body kick.
Silvestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silvestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silvestre misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Del Toro 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.
Del Toro has his takedown stuffed
and Silvestre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Del Toro's knee momentarily.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Del Toro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silvestre swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro throws a body kick that misses.
Silvestre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Toro.
A little feinted left hand from Del Toro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silvestre just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro throws the left hand but Silvestre avoids the punch easily.
Silvestre lands a nice hook to Del Toro's body. Del Toro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Del Toro looks to clinch
enabling Silvestre to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Toro takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silvestre takes a step back to recover.
Silvestre throws a leg kick but Del Toro moved away.
Del Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Silvestre is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Del Toro.
Del Toro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Toro throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Silvestre.
Del Toro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Del Toro looks to land a right hand but Silvestre moved out of range.
Del Toro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
Del Toro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvestre. Silvestre obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silvestre.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Del Toro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silvestre - the referee stops the clock and Del Toro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silvestre. Del Toro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silvestre gets tackled into the cage by Del Toro. Del Toro maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Silvestre.
Silvestre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre prevents a body shot from Del Toro.
A body shot lands from Silvestre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silvestre throws a head punch that misses.
Silvestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Toro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Toro lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Del Toro from controlling successfully.
Del Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvestre has wrist control.
Del Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvestre is keeping the position for now.
Del Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvestre has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro throws an elbow that misses. Silvestre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Toro's guard. Nice move by Silvestre!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silvestre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Toro has his foot on Silvestre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvestre works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Silvestre misses.
Silvestre motions for Del Toro to come forward. Silvestre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four 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.
Del Toro throws a front kick aimed at Silvestre's knee but Silvestre avoids it well.
Silvestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Toro.
Silvestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Toro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvestre swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Del Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Silvestre.
Del Toro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silvestre.
Silvestre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvestre is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silvestre.
Del Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silvestre defends well and Del Toro ends up having to push Silvestre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silvestre thumps Del Toro with a low kick.
Silvestre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silvestre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Del Toro checks it well.
Silvestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvestre! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Toro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Toro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Del Toro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Toro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Toro swings around for an armbar but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Toro's guard.
Silvestre controlling from the top position.
Silvestre preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro working a defensive guard but Silvestre passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Silvestre is pressing down on Del Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Toro is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Del Toro tenderised Silvestre's leg. Silvestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Toro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silvestre checks a low kick from Del Toro.
Daniel Silvestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Toro.
Silvestre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silvestre takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Silvestre - just one landing.
Silvestre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvestre throws a leg kick which misses Del Toro's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Toro tries to avoid it.
Silvestre connects with a single shot there.
Silvestre scores with a slapping inside 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!
Del Toro throws a head kick but Silvestre moves out of range.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvestre.
Del Toro slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Toro fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvestre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Del Toro throws a head kick that misses.
Silvestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Toro.
Silvestre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silvestre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Toro.
Del Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvestre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Del Toro momentarily.
Del Toro thumps Silvestre with a low kick.
Silvestre misses with a low kick.
Silvestre lands a head shot.
Del Toro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvestre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Toro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silvestre - that will leave a mark!
Del Toro lands a leg kick that knocks Silvestre off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Silvestre misses the target.
Silvestre lands a leg kick that knocks Del Toro off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Toro.
Silvestre digs a good hook to Del Toro's body.
Silvestre throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silvestre, as that shot connected.
Del Toro throws the left hand but Silvestre avoids the punch easily.
Del Toro wants to clinch up but Silvestre keeps it at a distance.
Silvestre thows a leg kick but Del Toro checks it
and Del Toro counters with a straight right hand.
Silvestre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Del Toro checks a low kick from Silvestre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silvestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvestre 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silvestre!
A very excited looking Daniel Silvestre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dietrich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother- Danzig. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samppa Linna!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Linna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dietrich won't be happy with that.
Linna fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dietrich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Linna.
Dietrich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Linna is controlling him well.
Linna trying to control the action but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
Linna working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linna cracks Dietrich with a big elbow.
Linna throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dietrich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich defending against the ground and pound.
Linna wants to control but Dietrich is keeping him busy.
Dietrich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Linna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dietrich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dietrich can pounce on him.
Linna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Dietrich.
Dietrich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar in the buildup to the fight.
Dietrich tries to clinch up but Linna circles away and keeps his distance.
Linna throws a body shot but no joy.
Hans Dietrich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich throws a sloppy head kick
and Linna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dietrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dietrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linna.
Dietrich looks to land a combination but Linna avoids it well.
Dietrich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dietrich misses with the head strike.
Linna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Linna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Linna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Linna connects with a leg kick. Dietrich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dietrich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dietrich swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linna.
Dietrich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dietrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dietrich misses.
A little jabbing left from Linna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Linna.
Linna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linna. Dietrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linna connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dietrich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dietrich misses with a leg kick
and Linna counters with a nice uppercut.
Linna lands with a cross.
Dietrich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dietrich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linna lands a nice shot to the body.
Linna ducks under a wild hook from Dietrich.
Dietrich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dietrich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dietrich closes the distance but Linna moves to the side
and Linna counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dietrich!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Linna.
The strikes coming from Linna are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Linna trying to control the position but Dietrich is working away.
Linna scoring with punches from side control.
Linna working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Linna connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dietrich some visible discomfort.
Dietrich takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Linna tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samppa Linna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dietrich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linna finds it's way round the side to connect with Dietrich's head.
Dietrich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Linna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dietrich doesn't seem bothered though.
Dietrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Linna avoids the body shot from Dietrich.
A swing and a miss from Dietrich.
Linna lands an overhand right.
Samppa Linna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Dietrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linna lands an overhand right.
Dietrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Dietrich misses with a series of wild punches.
Dietrich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Linna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hans Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dietrich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Linna counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich tries to close the distance and clinch but Linna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dietrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linna lunges at Dietrich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dietrich's hand.
Linna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linna connects with a jab.
Dietrich misses the jab.
Linna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dietrich at a distance.
Linna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linna.
Linna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dietrich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Linna from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is looking to stand up but Linna isn't so interested in that idea.
Linna throws an elbow that misses. Dietrich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Linna's guard. Nice move by Dietrich!
Linna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dietrich is aware though and is defending well.
Linna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dietrich is now in half guard.
Dietrich's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Linna tries to roll over but Dietrich keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Linna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linna is looking to control Dietrich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linna avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dietrich misses with a few strikes there.
Dietrich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linna.
Dietrich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Dietrich misses.
Linna lands a nice hook to Dietrich's body. Dietrich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Linna, as that shot connected.
Linna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dietrich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Linna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dietrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linna slips a jab and a cross from Dietrich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich misses with a looping right.
Linna throws out a counter right but Dietrich avoids it with no problem.
Dietrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dietrich did well to prevent Linna getting side control.
Linna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dietrich defending well though.
Linna working over Dietrich with some ground and pound. Dietrich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Linna stalling away here and it's allowed Dietrich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Linna's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Linna from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samppa Linna 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. This is the final round!
Linna's corner calls for a 1-2. Linna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dietrich throws a looping overhand right but Linna ducks down to avoid it.
Dietrich slips a jab and a cross from Linna.
Dietrich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dietrich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Linna looks to land a strike but Dietrich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dietrich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Linna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dietrich tries to clinch there but Linna circles away.
Linna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dietrich. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linna keeps the fight on the outside.
Linna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Linna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dietrich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dietrich is looking to clinch but Linna is avoiding it.
Linna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Linna. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dietrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linna circles away quickly and effectively.
Linna scores with a hook to the body. Dietrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dietrich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Linna.
Dietrich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Linna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Linna.
Hans Dietrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linna lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Linna coming out on top.
Linna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dietrich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hans Dietrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linna connects with an inside leg kick.
Linna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dietrich is rocked!
Good work by Linna as he checks the leg kick.
Dietrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dietrich misses the jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dietrich enables Linna to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dietrich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Linna from controlling successfully.
Linna stays in close to Dietrich's body and controls the position.
Dietrich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samppa Linna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Linna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linna content to stall in guard here.
Linna looking to pass the guard.
Linna is looking to work some ground and pound but Dietrich has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dietrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linna circles away quickly and effectively.
Dietrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Linna dodges the punch combination from Dietrich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dietrich!
Linna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dietrich keeps working.
Linna cracks Dietrich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Linna in side control lands a decent elbow.
Linna scoring with punches and elbows.
Linna working the ground and pound but Dietrich is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samppa Linna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Linna 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samppa Linna!
Samppa Linna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hans Dietrich spoke after the fight, saying 'Mommy!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Hardacre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Ventura's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hardacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardacre's head backwards.
We've been informed that Ventura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardacre staying out of range there.
Hardacre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ventura misses with a hook
and Hardacre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ventura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardacre tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing Hardacre back against the cage.
Hardacre tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardacre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardacre lands an uppercut.
Hardacre can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Hardacre is trying to maintain a safe position but Ventura gets an underhook and turns Hardacre into the cage.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Hardacre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardacre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ventura if he has to take too many more of those.
Ventura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardacre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura lands a left and a right that send Hardacre crashing to the mat, dazed. Ventura thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Damian Hardacre has been cut.
No luck for Ventura with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Hardacre's head coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ventura fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura drops Hardacre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardacre looks back up at him and smiles so Ventura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hardacre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardacre circles away.
Damian Hardacre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura takes one to the chin there.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ventura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardacre on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura throws the kick towards the body but Hardacre avoids it.
Nice shot by Ventura.
Hardacre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ventura with a poor takedown
and Hardacre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ventura! Hardacre lets Ventura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ventura is rocked!
Damian Hardacre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Ventura.
Ventura misses with the body kick
and Hardacre rattles Ventura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ventura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hardacre dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ventura stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damian Hardacre!
Damian Hardacre took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Last night I had a shocker, this was sweet.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thor - Let the Blood Run Red kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Magn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Magn.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Hunt catches Magn right on the button with a cross.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magn circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt throws a head kick but Magn moves out of range.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Magn walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Magn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice 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!
Magn moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magn.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magn manages to avoid it.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Magn moved away.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Magn wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Magn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Magn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Magn slips under a jab from Hunt.
Magn blocks the body kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magn's head.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magn.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Magn.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magn blocks a jab.
Magn closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magn lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Magn needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Magn clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Magn lands a right hand.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Magn misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Magn.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Magn won't want to take too many of those.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt works on Magn's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt is looking to control Magn's arms but Magn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Magn avoids a kick to the body.
Magn wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Magn wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magn - that will leave a mark!
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magn tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Magn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Hunt motions for Magn to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Magn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Magn with a jab.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Magn's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn lands a body shot.
Magn cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Magn moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Magn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magn duly obliges.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magn tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Magn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Magn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magn.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Magn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Magn avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Magn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magn is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Magn tries to land a body kick
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt cracks Magn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Magn avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Magn counters by moving into the clinch.
Einar Magn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Magn has the dominant position.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Magn defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Magn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magn's head.
Magn darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn working aggressively here.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Magn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magn throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magn feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Magn's knee but Magn avoids it well.
Magn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magn.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Magn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magn misses with a wild combination.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magn just manages to avoid it.
Magn darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Hunt avoiding damage as Magn throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magn can do to turn this around?
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Magn's head but Magn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magn wants to clinch.
Magn misses with a body kick.
Magn tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Magn ducks down to avoid it.
Magn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Magn ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt checks a low kick from Magn.
Magn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
Hunt tries to work over Magn's front leg with a kick but Magn checks it.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Magn counters by clinching up.
Magn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunt tries to circle away but Magn has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magn.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Magn stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn working aggressively here.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Magn lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Magn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
A low kick from Magn is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Phol Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Jab by Hunt.
Magn tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magn moves into the clinch.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn stalling.
Magn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Magn controls the action.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Magn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Magn controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Magn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Magn with a nice body shot.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Magn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Magn's head back.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magn.
Magn wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magn's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Magn seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt jabs at Magn's body.
Magn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magn darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magn gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magn throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magn has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
Magn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Magn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magn presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt tries to break free but Magn pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt is looking to control Magn's arms but Magn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt trying to stall but Magn improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Magn.
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 Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Magn avoids nicely.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Magn.
Magn scores with a three punch combo!
Magn throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt moves out of range as Magn strikes.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magn lands a body shot.
Hunt tests Magn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt cracks the inside of Magn's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Magn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magn misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn 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.
Magn clinches up against the cage.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magn.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Magn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magn being controlled against the cage.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Magn has him pressed against the cage.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets through Magn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Magn working aggressively here.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to push Magn away but Magn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn takes one to the chin there.
Magn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magn misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magn at a distance.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Magn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.
Magn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magn throws out the jab.
Magn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Magn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magn moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Magn.
Magn misses with the body kick
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt works Magn's body with a nice hook.
Magn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Magn's head but Magn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stack Shillings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes into the arena with Arise blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stack Shillings!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shillings throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Crack! A monster head kick from Shillings and Oliveira falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Shillings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stack Shillings!
An out of breath Stack Shillings thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UFC Theme Song. Azure has chosen War, War Never Changes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Azure does it's job there.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Azure with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Azure has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Azure ducks down to avoid it.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azure takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azure avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azure swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Azure moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Azure.
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!
Silva lands a high kick!
Azure lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Azure shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
A big left from Azure misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure lands a head shot.
Azure works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mr Azure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Azure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azure might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Azure throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Azure blocks the low kick.
Azure misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azure loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva is looking to chop away at Azure's legs.
Azure throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Azure has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Azure breaks the grip.
Silva tries to break free.
Azure misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva breaks Azure's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Azure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
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.
Azure shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azure moves out of range of the body kick.
Azure moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Azure misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva clinches.
Silva prevents Azure from breaking the clinch.
Azure tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Azure back against the cage.
Azure can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Azure looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Azure jumps guard but Silva stands there with Azure around his waist. Azure gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Azure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Azure throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Azure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Azure is looking for a takedown.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Azure.
Azure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Azure.
Silva misses with some punches.
Azure tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Azure back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Azure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azure blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Azure as Silva tries to tie him up.
Azure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
so Azure counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azure works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Azure won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Azure working some strikes from top position.
Azure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azure works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Azure trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Azure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Azure postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Azure trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch but Azure is avoiding it.
Azure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azure throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Azure only half commits.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azure throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva throws a leg kick but Azure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azure misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azure shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azure gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
Azure drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azure throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Azure tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azure lands a nice short elbow.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azure.
Silva is staying active underneath Azure, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azure is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva tries to roll over but Azure keeps him under control.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Azure works the jab nicely.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva is looking to slow Azure down with leg kicks.
Azure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azure scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva blocks a jab.
Azure connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Azure blocks the body kick.
Azure throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azure has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Azure throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azure. That did some damage!
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Azure turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Azure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Azure fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Azure - just one landing.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.
Silva moves out of range as Azure throws a body kick.
Azure fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azure shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Azure moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Azure does it's job there.
Azure swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Azure blocks it.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Azure counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Azure counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva pushes Azure off and gets back to his feet.
Azure's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a head kick that Azure semi-blocks.
Azure shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Azure tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Azure.
Azure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Azure finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azure takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva slips under a jab from Azure.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Azure tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azure misses with a right hand
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Azure is rocked!
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!
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azure is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Azure counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Azure.
Silva pushes Azure off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Donk. Silva catches Azure right on the button with a cross.
Silva throws a low kick but Azure moves out of range easily.
Azure clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azure closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azure trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azure seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Azure looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva advances to half guard.
Azure is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azure is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Silva slows the pace down.
Azure is looking for a sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Azure gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rafa Silva did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azure throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Azure manages to avoid it.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azure walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Azure connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Azure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Azure closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva misses with a hook. Azure ducked under it nicely.
Azure walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azure. Azure obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Azure down.
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!
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Azure throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Azure avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure misses with a looping right.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Azure sees coming a mile off.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azure looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azure.
Azure will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azure misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azure is defending well for now.
Silva wants to stall.
Azure misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Azure takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Azure misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azure tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Azure misses with a straight right.
Silva thows a body kick. Azure tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Azure misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azures jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Azure there.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Azure tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Azure manages to avoid the attempt.
Azure has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Azure looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Azure thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azure drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva throws a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Azure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Azure.
Azure misses with a right hand
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva clobbers Azure with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva pushes Azure up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azure breaks from the clinch.
Azure takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azure lands with a cross.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azure under the eye.
Azure avoids the head kick by Silva.
Azure has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Azure shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Azure cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Azure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva had his way with Mr Azure in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva lands with a cross.
Azure misses the jab.
Silva tries to clinch there but Azure circles away.
Azure throws a counter combo.
Azure wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Good leg kick by Azure there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azure scores with a hook.
Silva throws a head kick but Azure moves out of range.
Azure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Azure tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure lands a head shot.
Azure lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva misses with a low kick as Azure jumps back.
Azure shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Azure sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Azure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Azure with a hook.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Azure will feel that in the morning.
Azure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Azure wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva takes one on the button.
Azure lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Azure missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Azure swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Azure shrugs it off though.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Azure moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by Azure.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Azure looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azure throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Azure in the body.
Azure fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azure drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azure thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azure. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azure.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Azure's knee but Azure avoids it well.
Azure flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Azure manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Azure throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azure slips under a jab.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azure checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azure checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Azure there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Azure's head back.
Azure gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafa Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan comes into the arena with Detective Conan Theme blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Conan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conan moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Conan lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tests Conan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conan avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
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!
Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Conan getting side control.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Conan is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Conan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is looking to escape.
Conan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Conan is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Kersikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Conan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Conan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Conan is looking for a kimura here.
Conan is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Conan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Conan.
Conan punching from mount but Kersikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kersikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan with good strikes from the mount here!
Conan 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.
Conan lands with some strikes.
Conan looking to finish Kersikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov just holding on.
Kersikov taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Conan with the ground and pound from mount.
Kersikov taking shots to the head.
Conan won't let Kersikov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conan lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Conan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conan cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Conan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Conan.
Conan scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Conan misses with a hook.
Conan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Conan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kersikov is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conan throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Edogawa Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Conan throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conan 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.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
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.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Conan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Conan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Conan.
Some wild striking there from Conan.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Conan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conan sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conan scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Conan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Edogawa Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Conan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Conan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conan grinds an elbow into Kersikov's temple.
Conan wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Conan.
Conan throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Conan misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conan tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan jumps into guard, dragging Kersikov to the mat.
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov pushing down on Conan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Conan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conan is holding on for now.
Conan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Some bone on bone action there as Conan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Conan lands with an overhand left.
Conan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan scores with a hook.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Conan throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Conan.
Conan moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A jab from Conan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Conan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Conan misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conan gets tackled into the cage by Kersikov. Kersikov maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Conan prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Conan fails to land.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Conan breaks from the clinch.
Conan misses with a double jab.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Conan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conan lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conan checks the leg kick.
Kersikov clinches up with Conan and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edogawa Conan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Conan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Conan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Conan's head.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Conan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conans head.
Conan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conan is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Conan with the ground and pound but Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture.
Conan postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Conan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Conan landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conan is one step ahead there.
Conan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Conan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Conan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conan winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conan wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Conan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conan looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kersikov wants to stand and escape but Conan is having none of it.
Conan postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Conan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Conan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan misses with the combination.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov has Conan up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Conan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Conan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
It looked like Conan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Conan throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Conan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Conan cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but Conan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Conan checks it.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Conan throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Conan's ribs.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Conan catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov sizes up Conan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Conan lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Conan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Conan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Edogawa Conan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Conan misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Conan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Conan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range.
Conan tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Conan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Conan trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edogawa Conan.
I think Conan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edogawa Conan!
Edogawa Conan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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