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EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Obliteratii's choice of entrance music: Ride of The Uber Valkyries. 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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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obliteratii throws a hook but Maellard avoids it easily.
Obliteratii digs a good body shot into Maellard's ribs.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that misses.
Maellard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Obliteratii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Maellard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Obliteratii blocks the leg kick.
Maellard throws a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Obliteratii tries to counter with a clinch but Maellard shakes him off and moves away.
Maellard is looking to clinch but Obliteratii is avoiding it.
Obliteratii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Obliteratii moves out of range easily.
Maellard lands an overhand right.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Maellard saw that one coming.
Obliteratii scores with a jab. Maellard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maellard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Maellard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii just manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obliteratii forces Maellard back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Maellard.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Maellard controls the action.
Maellard slowing the pace effectively.
Obliteratii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii working aggressively here.
Obliteratii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obliteratii doesn't manage to clinch there - Maellard circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maellard.
Maellard throws the left hand but Obliteratii avoids the punch easily.
Obliteratii 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.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obliteratii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Maellard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Obliteratii's shoulder, as Obliteratii tries to avoid the shot.
Obliteratii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Maellard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obliteratii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maellard rather than just go for the knockout.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Obliteratii moves into range and clinches up with Maellard.
Maellard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maellard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maellard.
Obliteratii pushes Maellard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Obliteratii.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Obliteratii as the two fighters clinch.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii is working Maellard over against the cage.
Obliteratii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maellard gets through Obliteratii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Maellard.
A shot in the inside from Maellard.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Obliteratii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maellard misses with some punches.
Maellard misses with some punches.
Maellard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Maellard controls the action.
Obliteratii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maellard is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Maellard blocks it.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Maellard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii is working Maellard over against the cage.
Maellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maellard tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Maellard avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Obliteratii.
Maellard lands a hook that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maellard is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maellard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Maellard avoids it.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Maellard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maellard checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Maellard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maellard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Maellard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body
and Maellard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Obliteratii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Obliteratii misses the target.
Maellard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
A good leg kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes the fight into the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obliteratii lands with a short shot to the head.
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maellard lands with a short shot to the head.
Maellard lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii lands a right hand.
Maellard is trying to stall.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Obliteratii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maellard misses the shot to the body.
Maellard throws a hook but Obliteratii blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
Maellard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maellard misses with a hook.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Maellard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obliteratii. That's going to slow Maellard down.
Maellard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Maellard tries to land a leg kick but Obliteratii saw it coming and moves away.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot that snaps Maellard's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maellard has time to react.
Maellard blocks a jab.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Obliteratii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body shot.
Obliteratii defending well as Maellard loads up on a big left hand.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maellard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Maellard saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Maellard misses the target.
Obliteratii checks the leg kick.
Maellard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obliteratii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obliteratii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maellard's calf.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obliteratii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maellard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a nice body kick.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Maellard.
Maellard slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Maellard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii is looking to slow Maellard down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obliteratii blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Obliteratii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maellard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obliteratii works Maellard's body with a nice hook.
Obliteratii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick which misses Maellard's front leg but catches the back leg as Maellard tries to avoid it.
Obliteratii scores with a body shot.
Obliteratii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Maellard blocks it.
Maellard tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii missing with knees to the body.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Maellard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii'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. This is the final round!
Obliteratii throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maellard.
Maellard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maellard has managed to clinch.
Maellard tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard digs a right hand into Obliteratii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obliteratii's gas tank.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maellard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii blocking some punches.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maellard blocking some punches.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard blocking some punches.
Maellard looking to slow down the pace here.
Obliteratii has a couple of punches blocked by Maellard.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Maellard tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Maellard blocks it.
Obliteratii lands with a right to the head.
Maellard lands with a right to the head.
Obliteratii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maellards head.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Maellard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maellard misses with some punches.
Maellard lands a shot to the body.
Maellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Maellard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maellard's elbow.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii presses Maellard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obliteratii missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Obliteratii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maellard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obliteratii digs a right hand underneath Maellard's ribcage. Maellard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obliteratii digs a right hand underneath Maellard's ribcage. Maellard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obliteratii breaks from the clinch.
Obliteratii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maellard momentarily.
Obliteratii scores with a jab. Maellard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maellard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obliteratii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maellard has time to react.
Maellard is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maellard, right into the meat.
Oh Maellard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses
and Maellard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Obliteratii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maellard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obliteratii.
Maellard seems to have got his legs back now.
Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard walks into a straight right hand from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maellard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obliteratii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut.
Maellard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obliteratii throws a front kick that sends Maellard stumbling back into the cage.
Obliteratii thuds a left hand into Maellard's body.
Maellard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maellard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obliteratii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii scores with a jab.
Obliteratii blocks a low kick nicely.
Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliteratii moves away.
Obliteratii digs a good hook to Maellard's body.
Maellard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obliteratii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maellard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but Maellard seems unphased.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii scores with a leg kick.
Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Obliteratii's shoulder, as Obliteratii tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard lands a nice shot to the body.
Maellard just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maellard.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obliteratii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
An out of breath Zeus Obliteratii 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . 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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214 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winston Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Feodor Shemelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shemelianenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shemelianenko thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Shemelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Shemelianenko moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shemelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shemelianenko - that will leave a mark!
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
Shemelianenko misses with a head kick.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab.
Hughes checks a low kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shemelianenko throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes cracks Shemelianenko with a good jab.
Shemelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Shemelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Shemelianenko throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes slips a straight right by Shemelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Shemelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shemelianenko thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shemelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shemelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes backing away here, and Shemelianenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shemelianenko thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Hughes's front leg with a kick but Hughes checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Shemelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko keeps Hughes at a distance using the push kick.
Shemelianenko staying out of range there.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes clobbers Shemelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Shemelianenko's shoulder, as Shemelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko'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.
A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko.
Hughes lands a front kick.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Hughes misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shemelianenko. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Hughes down by chopping away at his legs.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shemelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shemelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shemelianenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Shemelianenko.
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Hughes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Shemelianenko defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Shemelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shemelianenko looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes tries to land a body kick
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shemelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Shemelianenko keeps him under control.
Hughes trying to control here.
Shemelianenko is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shemelianenko is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Shemelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shemelianenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hughes wants to control but Shemelianenko is having none of it.
Shemelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping right.
Hughes tried to counter with a leg kick but Shemelianenko avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shemelianenko.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes swings for the body but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Shemelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shemelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes jabs Shemelianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shemelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shemelianenko looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Shemelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Shemelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hughes 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 Shemelianenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shemelianenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Shemelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shemelianenko lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shemelianenko.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shemelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Shemelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko.
Hughes throws a hook but Shemelianenko blocks it.
Shemelianenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Shemelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Shemelianenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHughes.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Shemelianenko is just out of range.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Hughes cracks Shemelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko with a nice cross.
Shemelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Feodor Shemelianenko.
Well Shemelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
After winning the bout, Feodor Shemelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Finch's torso.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a solid body kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch lands with a nice body punch.
Finch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
Finch slips a jab from McGuire.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Finch throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Finch.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Finch strikes.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch 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.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
A counter left hand to the body from Finch misses its target.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Finch delivers a nice body kick.
Finch swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fails with the takedown
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finch throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyd McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Finch checks a low kick from McGuire.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Finch swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch checks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire slips a jab from Finch.
Finch looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Finch counters with a big head kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
McGuire slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Finch jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves out of range as Finch strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
McGuire cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Finch motions for McGuire to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Finch works the jab nicely.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Finch!
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Finch with a nice cross.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Finch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finch looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
McGuire shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Finch.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch throws a nice head kick!
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finch scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch lands an overhand right.
McGuire pushes Finch away with a front kick.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finch enables McGuire to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finch trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Finch looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As McGuire backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch motions for McGuire to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch tries to land a body kick
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
McGuire takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses the body punch
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
McGuire misses the jab.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Finch wants to stand back up but McGuire manages to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilju has chosen One Of These Mornings as his entrance music. 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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147 lbs
25 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it.
Kilju tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilju with a jab.
Spector looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spector throws a solid leg kick but Kilju takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilju. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Spector. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Kilju does it's job there.
Spector blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Kilju comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilju has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilju checks a low kick from Spector.
Good work by Kilju as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kilju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilju gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector.
Kilju misses with an uppercut.
Kilju throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily.
Spector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilju misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Kilju's shoulder, as Kilju tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector misses with a hook. Kilju ducked under it nicely.
Kilju fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spector.
Kilju throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Spector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spector misses with a hook
and Kilju counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spector connects with a jab.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilju throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Spector lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilju connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spector avoids the body shot from Kilju.
Spector misses with a looping right.
Kilju throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spector on the side of the head.
Spector checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Spector misses.
Kilju throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily.
Kilju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away.
Jab by Kilju.
Spector blocks the body kick.
Kilju walks into a straight right hand from Spector.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilju swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilju with a hook.
A head kick from Spector lands but Kilju takes it in his stride.
Kilju throws an overhand right that lands on Spector's shoulder, as Spector tries to avoid the shot.
Kilju thows a leg kick but Spector checks it
and Spector counters with a good, hard body kick but Kilju shrugs it off.
Kilju has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spector takes one to the chin there.
Spector is looking to land body kicks.
Spector scores with a nice body kick.
Kilju checks a low kick from Spector.
Kilju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju misses with an uppercut.
Spector is looking to counter punch.
Kilju lands a head shot.
Kilju bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Kilju coming out on top.
Spector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spector ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju.
Spector walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilju.
Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spector.
And Kilju tries to counter it with a takedown but Spector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spector gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilju misses with a low kick.
Kilju doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spector counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilju misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spector with a nice cross.
Kilju defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand.
Spector moves away from the strike by Kilju.
Spector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilju throws a low kick, looking for Spector's leg but Spector calmly moves out of range.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Kilju.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilju scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spector misses with a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spector.
Kilju cracks Spector with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Spector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
Spector slips a straight right by Kilju.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spector misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilju throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spector checks a low kick from Kilju.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away.
Kilju lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spector backs up against the cage.
Kilju cracks the inside of Spector's front leg.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Kilju avoids it.
Kilju throws a hook but Spector blocks it.
Kilju cracks Spector with a good jab.
Kilju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spector is looking to clinch but Kilju is avoiding it.
Spector lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju jabs Spector right on the nose. Spector blinks but takes it well.
Spector checks the leg kick.
Kilju lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spector circles away quickly and effectively.
Spector has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilju.
Kilju takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spector throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilju tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it.
Kilju finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spector might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spector misses with a body shot.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spector moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilju lands a really nice looking cross but Spector seems unphased.
Spector checks a leg kick.
Spector comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spector.
Spector throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju moves out of range as Spector throws a body kick.
Kilju lands with a nice combination. Spector backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spector checks a leg kick.
Kilju has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spector.
Kilju misses with an uppercut
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
Spector throws a leg kick but Kilju moved away.
Kilju throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kilju crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spector - the referee stops the clock and Kilju gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spector. Kilju manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spector thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spector ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju.
Spector thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kilju if he has to take too many more of those.
Spector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilju jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kilju backs away, Spector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector.
Kilju closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilju paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spector staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilju.
Kilju will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spector throws a head kick that misses.
Kilju on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Spector. Beautiful body shot.
Kilju blocks the body kick.
Kilju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target.
Kilju scores with a leg kick.
Kilju lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilju throws a jab when Spector was well out of range.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
A jab from Spector misses.
Kilju swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kilju to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilju chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Spector misses.
Spector tries a low kick but Kilju avoids it.
Kilju's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Spector.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kilju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spector on the side of the head.
Kilju throws a nice looking combination but Spector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilju looks to land a body kick but Spector moved away.
Spector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kilju.
Kilju misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely.
Spector motions for Kilju to come forward. Spector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilju is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilju looking to score a takedown here. Spector is defending well but Kilju drives through and ends up in Spector's guard.
Kilju passes Spector's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spector keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilju sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spector defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju wants to pass to mount but Spector is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spector manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilju must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spector pulls Kilju in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju.
Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju.
Kilju with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spector wants to stand but Kilju is controlling the position.
Marc Spector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kilju throws a strike but Spector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spector decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilju, up you get!
Kilju swings widly with a right hand
and Spector counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Spector finds it's way through Kilju's defenses.
Kilju misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilju chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilju lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kilju misses its intended target.
Kilju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spector slips a straight right by Kilju.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju misses with a two punch combination.
Kilju checks the leg kick.
Spector scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target.
Spector appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spector tried to score with a low kick but Kilju checks it.
Spector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilju is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilju. Spector shrugs it off though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
As Kilju looks to move away, Spector throws a big counter combo but Kilju just gets out of the way.
Kilju is looking to slow Spector down with leg kicks.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilju moves out of range of the body kick.
Spector stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Spector.
Spector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilju can pounce on him.
Spector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilju sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilju cracks Spector with a good jab.
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Kilju.
Spector fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilju just manages to avoid it.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilju.
Kilju looks for the body kick but Spector saw that one coming.
Kilju fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuju Kilju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kilju has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuju Kilju!
Tuju Kilju was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raunio's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Tyson Kahn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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219 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raunio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raunio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahn walks into a left hand.
Kahn misses with a left hand
and Raunio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Raunio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Raunio's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raunio moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raunio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kahn will feel that in the morning.
Raunio misses with a straight left.
Raunio throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Raunio throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Kahn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raunio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raunio.
Raunio throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Raunio only half commits.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kahn.
Kahn swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Raunio counter with a right hand.
Raunio scores with a head kick.
Raunio throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Raunio misses with a head kick.
Kahn tries a quick counter leg kick but Raunio is wise to it.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Raunio defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Raunio lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
Kahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raunio.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.
Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raunio throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Raunio is looking for a counter combo.
Raunio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raunio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raunio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Kahn slips a jab from Raunio.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Raunio tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Raunio's defenses.
Raunio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Raunio there.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raunio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn punishes Raunio's body with a nice straight punch.
Raunio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well.
Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raunio connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kahn lands a jab to Raunio's midsection.
Kahn punishes Raunio's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raunio ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn stuffs the takedown attempt from Raunio. Raunio gets slowly back to his feet.
Raunio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Raunio dives in for a single leg takedown but Kahn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kahn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raunio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raunio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kahn's guard.
Raunio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raunio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Raunio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raunio wants a takedown but no success here.
Raunio working aggressively here.
Raunio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Kahn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raunio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Kahn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raunio throws a shot to the body.
Raunio blocks a head kick by Kahn.
A counter left hand to the body from Raunio misses its target.
Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raunio.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
Raunio cracks Kahn with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kahn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Raunio moved out of range.
Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Raunio.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Raunio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raunio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kahn to the mat! Kahn manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raunio manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raunio is looking for a triangle here but Kahn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Raunio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Raunio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raunio is just riding it out for now. Kahn eventually gives up the hold.
Kahn passes to side control.
Kahn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raunio, who protects the arm well.
Raunio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kahn off and has taken his back!
Kahn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Raunio doesn't have the hooks in and Kahn manages to turn into his guard.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Raunio keeps moving.
Raunio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raunio working for a triangle but Kahn defends it easily.
Tyson Kahn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raunio keeping moving, preventing Kahn from controlling successfully.
Kahn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raunio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kahn tries to free his leg and advance position but Raunio is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raunio keeping moving, preventing Kahn from controlling successfully.
Raunio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kahn trying to control but Raunio is working from the bottom.
Kahn looking to improve position, pressing down on Raunio's thigh with his hand. Raunio seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kahn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kahn's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Raunio picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rauli Raunio!
A very excited looking Rauli Raunio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyatt comes to the cage accompanied by Street Fighter. Hong has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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204 lbs
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33
196 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyatt misses with a straight left.
Hong tests Hyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyatt thuds his shin into the meat of Hong's side.
Hong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Hong misses
and Hyatt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hyatt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Hyatt throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hyatt lands with a left 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!
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt avoiding damage.
Hyatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong's coach down at Mandirigmang Pilipino was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyatt lands an uppercut.
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hyatt blocking some punches.
Hyatt tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hong is defending well for now.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hyatt works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Hyatt avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hyatt working aggressively here.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt is leaning against Hong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyatt misses with a body punch.
Hyatt blocking some punches.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyatt tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hyatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong blocks a body shot from Hyatt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyatt backwards.
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hyatt.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyatt blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong blocks a body shot from Hyatt.
Hyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt misses with a body punch.
Hyatt takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyatt.
Hong prevents a body shot from Hyatt.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hyatt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hyatt blocks a body shot from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonton Hong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hyatt throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong with the counter takedown but Hyatt avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyatt doesn't seem phased though.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyatt as he jumps to the side.
Hong throws a hook but Hyatt avoids it easily.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Hyatt as Hong shoots in.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hyatt throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Hyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong with the counter takedown but Hyatt avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt connects with a looping right hand.
Hong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyatt defends well and Hong ends up having to push Hyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Hyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tonton Hong.
Hong delivers a nice body kick.
Hyatt ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Hyatt's shoulder, as Hyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Hyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hong shoots in and drives through. Hyatt sprawls well.
Hong misses with a leg kick
letting Hyatt counter with a right hand.
Hong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hyatt.
Hyatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyatt loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong throws an off balance right hand
and Hyatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong goes for a double leg but Hyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hyatt continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyatt throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hong is rocked!
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Hyatt moves away and avoids it.
Hyatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyatt wants to clinch.
Tonton Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong tries to land a leg kick but Hyatt saw it coming and moves away.
Hyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyatt scores with a push kick.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyatt finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hong crumples to the floor! Hyatt milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Hyatt!
Jimmy Hyatt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ay Ay Ay. The crowd seem to be enjoying The Hurt's choice of entrance music: Stayin' Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
148 lbs
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32
145 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt The Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Ribber.
The Hurt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribber. That did some damage!
Ribber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Hurt to the mat! The Hurt manages to get full guard.
Ribber throws a big elbow that misses.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hurt keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber passes The Hurt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well.
The Hurt trying to control but Ribber postures up.
The Hurt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a strike but The Hurt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Hurt wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment.
Ribber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Hurt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ribber has The Hurt in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing The Hurt from controlling successfully.
Ribber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Hurt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Hurt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribber keeping full guard, as The Hurt tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber wants to sweep here but The Hurt controlling him for the moment.
The Hurt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribber is keeping the position for now.
The Hurt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ribber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Hurt, into his guard.
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.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Hurt wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment.
Ribber is in close to The Hurt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from The Hurt.
Ribber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribber is working The Hurt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Hurt's head.
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Ribber sets himself, and The Hurt steps forward looking for the clinch! Ribber avoids it this time.
The Hurt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
The Hurt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hurt.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt looks for the body kick but Ribber saw that one coming.
The Hurt scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Hurt closes the distance and clinches.
Ribber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hurt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber blocking some punches.
The Hurt looking to throw knees to the head but Ribber is blocking nicely.
Ribber blocks an uppercut.
Ribber lands a nice uppercut.
The Hurt prevents a body shot from Ribber.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow.
Ribber lands a left hand.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribber avoids it.
Ribber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but The Hurt avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hurt.
The Hurt blocking some punches.
Ribber has a couple of punches blocked by The Hurt.
Ribber misses with some punches.
Ribber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Hurt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
The Hurt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
The Hurt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ribber blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Hurt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab.
Burt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hurt lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Hurt scores with a hook.
The Hurt takes one to the chin there.
The Hurt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Hurt lands with a nice body kick.
Ribber scores with a shot to the body.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hurt as he avoids it easily.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Hurt 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.
Ribber fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Hurt just manages to avoid it.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hurt can do to turn this around?
Ribber scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
and Ribber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck.
The Hurt is looking to sweep but instead, Ribber has passed into half guard.
Ribber trying to control from The Hurt's half guard. The Hurt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ribber lands a couple of elbows.
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hurt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Hurt controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hurt is on top in guard.
The Hurt trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber wants to hit a switch here but The Hurt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribber there!
Ribber is looking to improve his position but The Hurt isn't that keen on the idea.
The Hurt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Ribber circles away.
Ribber misses with a hook. The Hurt ducked under it nicely.
The Hurt misses with a straight right.
The Hurt cracks Ribber with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribber drives through with a takedown into The Hurt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
The Hurt looking to control.
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber postures up.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but The Hurt blocks nicely.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribber 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.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hurt's head.
Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hurt's head.
The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribber trying to control but The Hurt is working from the bottom.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Hurt dives on top into guard.
The Hurt wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Hurt escapes and throws Ribber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The Hurt tries to advance to mount but Ribber denies him.
Ribber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hurt off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is looking for the choke from the back position but The Hurt is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hurt is in bad spot here.
The Hurt trying to control the position but Ribber manages to sink in the hooks.
The Hurt is trying to break free.
Ribber trying to control.
The Hurt has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ribber.
The Hurt avoids the strikes from Ribber.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber is landing with strikes from the back.
Ribber keeps control of the position as The Hurt tries to break free.
Ribber punches The Hurt on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber throws a front kick that sends The Hurt stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber tries for a takedown but The Hurt circles away easily
and The Hurt counters with a body kick that stops Ribber in his tracks momentarily.
The Hurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribber throws the left hand but The Hurt avoids the punch easily.
The Hurt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Hurt.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hurt is just out of range.
The Hurt throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber works The Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Ribber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Ribber.
The Hurt defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Hurt.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hurt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribber checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ribber is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hurt has wrist control.
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hurt is keeping the position for now.
The Hurt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribber manages to get himself to full guard.
The Hurt passes Ribber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribber tries to roll over but The Hurt keeps him under control.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.
The Hurt seems to be working for a kimura but Ribber defends the submission attempt.
Ribber is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Hurt stalling away here and it's allowed Ribber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Hurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber has a closed guard, preventing The Hurt from standing up.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing The Hurt from controlling successfully.
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 Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ribber dips to his left and cracks The Hurt with an uppercut!
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
The Hurt blocks a jab.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.
The Hurt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hurt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Hurt cracks a nice hook into Ribber's ribs.
Ribber scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribber swings for the body but The Hurt moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hurt.
The Hurt thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but The Hurt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribber tests The Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Hurt connects with an inside leg kick.
The Hurt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hurt.
A big left from The Hurt misses.
The Hurt is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
The Hurt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Hurt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hurt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hurt looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hurt throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Hurt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Hurt throws a right and a left that Ribber avoids nicely.
The Hurt slips under a jab.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber throws a leg kick but The Hurt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Hurt was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Hurt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ribber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
The Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
The Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Hurt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Hurt looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
The Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws a low kick but The Hurt moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber scores with a body shot.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
The Hurt misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burt The Hurt.
Well Ribber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Holy Jenova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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277 lbs
36 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holy Jenova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenova looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Jenova connects with the punch.
Jenova misses with an uppercut.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenova throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Jenova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Jenova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Jenova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Jenova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Jenova missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight lands a nice hook to Jenova's body. Jenova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight swings for the body but Jenova moves out of range.
Knight throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knight just manages to avoid it.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenova. Knight shrugs it off though.
Jenova misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenova checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Jenova misses.
Jenova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knight takes a step back to recover.
Jenova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
Jenova checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Jenova.
The fighters circling - Jenova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jenova.
Jenova drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight walks into a jab.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenova misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Jenova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Jenova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenova is just out of range.
Jenova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight is looking to clinch but Jenova is avoiding it.
Holy Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jenova.
Jenova throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jenova throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenova manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Holy Jenova's cut is getting worse.
Jenova is looking to score with low kicks.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight misses with a looping right.
Jenova lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenova lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Jenova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenova.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenova.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Jenova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Jenova blocks a jab.
Jenova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jenova - the referee stops the clock and Knight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jenova. Knight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight throws a jab when Jenova was well out of range.
Knight throws a right and a left that Jenova avoids nicely.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jenova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a hook.
Jenova appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight moves away from the strike by Jenova.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Rockford Knight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jenova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holy Jenova will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenova manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Jenova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenova throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenova misses with a looping right.
Knight throws a low kick but Jenova moves out of range easily.
Jenova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenova.
Jenova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Jenova quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jenova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight defending well as Jenova loads up on a big left hand.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Jenova is wise to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jenova.
Jenova throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Jenova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a low kick as Jenova jumps back.
A jab from Jenova finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Jenova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Knight.
Jenova misses the shot to the body.
Jenova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Jenova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenova walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Jenova throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jenova scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rockford Knight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova is the new super heavyweight champion!
Holy Jenova 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzuzaska Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe comes to the cage accompanied by It's On!. Guzman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac- Ambitionz Az a Ridah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Uebishe Lesnoe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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148 lbs
34 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzuzaska Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guzman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnoe's head.
Guzman misses with a looping right.
Guzman misses with the combination.
Lesnoe throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lesnoe rushes Guzman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guzman is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesnoe has double underhooks.
Lesnoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnoe prevents a body shot from Guzman.
Lesnoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guzman's elbow.
Lesnoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnoe lands a body punch.
Guzman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guzman.
Guzman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guzman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnoe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guzman blocking some punches.
Guzman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lesnoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guzman blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lesnoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guzman.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lesnoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guzman - the referee stops the clock and Lesnoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guzman. Lesnoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guzman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnoe under the eye.
Guzman throws a low kick but Lesnoe avoids it.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guzman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Guzman coming out on top.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Guzman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lesnoe with a body shot.
Guzman connects with a body shot.
Guzman throws a leg kick but Lesnoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lesnoe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnoe is pressing down on Guzman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guzman is holding on for now.
Lesnoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guzman is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe thows a huge punch but Guzman dodges it nicely.
Lesnoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guzman defending well though.
Lesnoe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guzman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesnoe is nestled in close to Guzman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnoe drops an elbow to the side of Guzman's head.
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe stalling.
Lesnoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnoe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guzman is concentrating on defense, preventing Lesnoe from advancing position.
Lesnoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guzman keeps working.
Lesnoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guzman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
That's time! Lesnoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guzman throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Guzman tries to score with a low kick but Lesnoe moves his leg out of the way.
Lesnoe connects with a body shot.
Lesnoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lesnoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guzman throws a hook but Lesnoe blocks it.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe dodges the punch combination from Guzman.
Lesnoe tries to counter with a takedown but Guzman is quick to defend against it.
Guzman moves out of range of the strikes.
Guzman throws a leg kick
so Lesnoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Guzman has wrist control.
Lesnoe throwing strikes but missing.
Guzman is pulling down on Lesnoe's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Guzman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Lesnoe from controlling successfully.
Lesnoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guzman thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Lesnoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guzman.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick.
Lesnoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guzman connects with an inside leg kick.
Guzman swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Guzman's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lesnoe throws out a loose jab but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guzman tries a quick counter leg kick but Lesnoe is wise to it.
Guzman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lesnoe lands a nice hook to Guzman's body. Guzman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut.
Guzman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Guzman misses the target.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Lesnoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guzman thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guzman.
Guzman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesnoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guzman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lesnoe checks it well.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guzman.
Lesnoe scores with a hook to the body. Guzman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lesnoe lands a jab.
Guzman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is looking to clinch.
Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guzman.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guzman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesnoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Guzman's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman connects with a solid leg kick.
Guzman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Guzman is predictable there
and Lesnoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Guzman coming out on top.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Guzman saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Guzman does it's job there.
A left lands for Lesnoe.
Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Guzman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guzman lands a lovely overhand right.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Guzman throws a wild body kick that Lesnoe sees coming a mile off.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guzman throws a head kick but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lesnoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Guzman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guzman misses with a straight left.
Lesnoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guzman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guzman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Guzman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesnoe will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot.
Guzman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Guzman is looking to chop away at Lesnoe's legs.
Lesnoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnoe.
Guzman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lesnoe. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a shot to the body.
Guzman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Guzman down with leg kicks.
Guzman blocks a low kick nicely.
Guzman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Guzman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guzman avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Guzman works the jab nicely.
Guzman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Guzman.
Lesnoe scores with a push kick.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guzman can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Guzman!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe tries a low kick but Guzman avoids it.
Dzuzaska Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the side of Guzman's head but Guzman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Guzman wants to slow Lesnoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Lesnoe cracks Guzman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnoe connects with a right hand. Guzman shakes it off.
Lesnoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guzman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesnoe connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Guzman throws a push kick but Lesnoe slaps the foot to one side.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Guzman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guzman throws a leg kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guzman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Guzman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guzman connects with a body shot.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Lesnoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Guzman misses with a low kick as Lesnoe jumps back.
Nice body kick from Guzman.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Lesnoe cracks Guzman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guzman's calf.
Nice shot by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guzman throws out the jab.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lesnoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guzman.
Lesnoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guzman tried to score with a low kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnoe lands with a cross.
Jab by Lesnoe.
A good leg kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guzman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnoe's calf.
Lesnoe scores with a leg kick.
Lesnoe scores with a nice strike.
Lesnoe thumps Guzman with a low kick.
Guzman misses with a body shot
and Lesnoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman throws a low kick, looking for Lesnoe's leg but Lesnoe calmly moves out of range.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Guzman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guzman takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
It appears Lesnoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Guzman tries to move into range but Lesnoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi has chosen Zvezda po Imeni Solnce as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Tallon is looking to counter punch.
Tsoi lands a nice hook to Tallon's body. Tallon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Tallon.
Tallon lands a jab to Tsoi's midsection.
Tallon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tallon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi moves out of range of the body kick from Tallon.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsoi throws out a counter right but Tallon avoids it with no problem.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tallon scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Tallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Tallon saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Tsoi.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi is trying to break the clinch but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tallon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Tsoi avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsoi.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tsoi lands an uppercut.
Tsoi lands with a light punch inside.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Tsoi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands an uppercut.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon is leaning against Tsoi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi digs a right hand into Tallon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tallon's gas tank.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Tsoi avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tsoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tsoi misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsoi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tallon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsoi can turn it around.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tsoi.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tallon tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsoi.
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Tsoi pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tsoi lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tsoi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi is stalling here.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tallon lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
Tsoi takes one on the button.
Tallon jabs Tsoi right on the nose. Tsoi blinks but takes it well.
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Tsoi.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tsoi.
Tallon tries a body shot but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi tries a knee to the head but Tallon blocks it.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsoi stalling in the clinch but Tallon improves position.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Tsoi.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi pulls guard successfully.
Tallon wanted to stand there but Tsoi had control of the position.
Tallon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
Tallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tallon misses.
Tsoi tries to move into range but Tallon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi tries to keep at a distance but Tallon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
A short right from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Tsoi.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tallon takes a shot to the head.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Tsoi gets through Tallon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Tallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Tsoi avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Tsoi's ribcage. Tsoi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsoi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tsoi.
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tallon pushes Tsoi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsoi tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tsoi - that landed with a thud.
Tsoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Tsoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsoi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Tsoi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Tsoi feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tallon.
Tallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tallon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tallon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Tallon cracks Tsoi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tallon throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tallon with a body shot.
Tallon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon thumps Tsoi with a low kick.
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tallon misses with a body punch
and Tsoi counters with a low kick, right behind Tallon 's knee.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
Tallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tallon.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tsoi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tallon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon is looking to reverse the position.
Tsoi is looking to take a break and control but Tallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tallon is trying to control Tsoi's posture but Tsoi avoids it.
Tallon tries to escape but Tsoi is in control.
Tallon seems a little lost for a moment, as Tsoi dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Tsoi trying to control the action but Tallon is working from the bottom.
Tallon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a body shot
letting Tallon counter with a right hand.
Tallon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tsoi.
Tallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsoi 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 Tallon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tallon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tallon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands a leg kick that knocks Tallon off balance momentarily.
Tallon takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Tallon misses.
Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut
letting Tallon counter with a right hand.
Tallon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tallon but Tallon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon 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.
Tallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tallon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoi can pounce on him.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Viktor Tsoi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tallon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Tsoi is predictable there
and Tallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tallon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tallon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tallon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsoi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tallon throws a front kick that sends Tsoi stumbling back into the cage.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Tallon misses.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Tallon misses its intended target.
Tallon walks into a stiff left hand from Tsoi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Tallon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Tallon throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tallon cracks the inside of Tsoi's front leg.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tallon throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tallon's knee momentarily.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
Tallon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tallon.
Tsoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tallon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsoi scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsoi lands a leg kick that knocks Tallon off balance momentarily.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tallon wants to clinch.
Tallon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsoi lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tallon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Tsoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.
Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Tallon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Tsoi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsoi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsoi 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 Tallon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tallon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon wants to clinch.
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Tallon moved away.
Tallon moves in looking to clinch but Tsoi pushes him off.
A nice side step and Tsoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Tsoi avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tsoi lands a right hook to the body.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tallon throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsoi thuds his right hand into Tallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tallon misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsoi! But no joy.
Tsoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tallon's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tallon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tallon wants to clinch
and Tsoi counters with a good, hard body kick but Tallon shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a low kick, looking for Tallon's leg but Tallon calmly moves out of range.
Tallon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tallon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Tallon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Tsoi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sean Tallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsoi.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Tallon.
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!
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsoi.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Tsoi avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
A right hook to the body lands for Tallon.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries a body shot but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
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 Sean Tallon.
I think Tsoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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