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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vijay Singh enters the cage!
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201 lbs
32 - 12 - 2 |
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204 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vijay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Singh lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Gunn misses
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Singh moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Gunn swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a jab to the body
and Singh counters with a stiff 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!
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Singh tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunn looks to clinch
and Singh counters with a left and a right that stings Gunn.
Singh moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunn tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Singh misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Singh.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Gunn throws a leg kick
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
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!
Gunn scores with a nice right hand.
Singh lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Singh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Singh lands a head shot.
Gunn tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Singh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Singh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn tries to clinch
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh scores with a three punch combo!
Gunn throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Singh.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
Gunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Singh up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Singh.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh working aggressively here.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Singh gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Gunn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Singh.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn lands a nice knee to the body.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Singh lands an uppercut.
Singh lands a right hand.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Singh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Singh takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Singh.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
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!
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Singh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.
Singh lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Singh cracks Gunn with a nice body shot.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Singh.
A short uppercut from Singh.
Singh presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Singh moves into the clinch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Singh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn stalling in the clinch but Singh improves position.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but Singh blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Singh on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
A hook to the body from Singh.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Good body shot from Singh.
A short uppercut from Singh.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunn is rocked!
Singh lands a right hand.
Nelson Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh drops Gunn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gunn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Singh throws a big uppercut that drops Gunn! More strikes from Singh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gunn lies dazed against the cage as Singh celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vijay Singh!
After winning the bout, Vijay Singh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazcsakhs's entrance music is Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend. A fine choice. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
138 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
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144 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazcsakhss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazcsakhs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tutov.
Mazcsakhs 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.
Mazcsakhs misses with a double jab
letting Tutov counter with a right hand.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Mazcsakhs's shoulder, as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid the shot.
Tutov thows a leg kick but Mazcsakhs checks it
and Mazcsakhs counters with an outside leg kick.
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazcsakhs can pounce on him.
Mazcsakhs tries to move into range but Tutov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tutov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutov 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.
Nice defenses there by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tutov slips a jab and a cross from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazcsakhs avoids the head kick by Tutov.
Mazcsakhs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
Tutov throws a front kick aimed at Mazcsakhs's knee but Mazcsakhs avoids it well.
Mazcsakhs scores with a hook to the body. Tutov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick.
Tutov throws a body punch but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick that misses.
Tutov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Mazcsakhs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tutov under the eye.
A jab lands there for Tutov.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
Mazcsakhs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazcsakhs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tutov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazcsakhs. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tutov misses.
No joy there for Tutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazcsakhs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
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!
Mazcsakhs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tutov.
A clash of legs there as Mazcsakhs blocks the low kick.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a chopping leg kick but Tutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs is looking to land body kicks.
Tutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tutov misses with a two punch combination.
Tutov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazcsakhs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazcsakhs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tutov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tutov tests Mazcsakhs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into Mazcsakhs's ribs.
Mazcsakhs throws a shot from downtown. Tutov moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
Mazcsakhs tried to counter with a leg kick but Tutov avoided it.
Mazcsakhs is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Tutov misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov throws a body punch but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Tutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazcsakhs is looking to wear down Tutov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but Tutov moves out of range easily.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazcsakhs. Mazcsakhs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Tutov misses.
Mazcsakhs is looking to counter punch.
Tutov misses with a head kick.
Mazcsakhs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Tutov backs away, Mazcsakhs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazcsakhs. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazcsakhs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutov misses with a leg kick
and Mazcsakhs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazcsakhs feints and then cracks Tutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutov down.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
Tutov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tutov moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mazcsakhs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazcsakhs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mazcsakhs. Tutov shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tutov jabs Mazcsakhs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mazcsakhs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mazcsakhs slips under a jab.
A cross from Tutov lands.
Tutov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws out a leg kick but Tutov moves out of range and Mazcsakhs only half commits.
Mazcsakhs misses with a jab to the body
and Tutov counters with a two punch combo.
Tutov slips a jab from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Tutov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tutov throws a right hand that Mazcsakhs ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazcsakhs also avoids with ease.
Tutov catches Mazcsakhs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tutov moves out of range as Mazcsakhs throws a body kick.
Tutov throws a shot from downtown. Mazcsakhs moves away and avoids it.
Tutov moves out of range as Mazcsakhs strikes.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazcsakhs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mazcsakhs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazcsakhs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov jabs at Mazcsakhs's body.
Mazcsakhs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Tutov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazcsakhs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tutov. Beautiful body shot.
Tutov 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.
Tutov throws a wild body kick that Mazcsakhs sees coming a mile off.
Mazcsakhs throwing a counter right hand but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Tutov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tutov lands with a cross.
Mazcsakhs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov lands a really nice looking cross but Mazcsakhs seems unphased.
Mazcsakhs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Tutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws the left hand but Mazcsakhs avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mazcsakhs, right into the meat.
Mazcsakhs walks into a jab.
Tutov jabs at Mazcsakhs's body.
Tutov jabs Mazcsakhs right on the nose. Mazcsakhs blinks but takes it well.
Tutov cracks Mazcsakhs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tutov misses with an uppercut. Mazcsakhs saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs connects with an inside leg kick.
Tutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tutov counters with a head kick. That will keep Mazcsakhs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mazcsakhs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tutov.
Tutov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mazcsakhs. Those never looked like landing.
Tutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazcsakhs momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Tutov scores with a leg kick.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mazcsakhs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tutov checks it well.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick that knocks Tutov off balance momentarily.
Good work by Mazcsakhs as he checks the leg kick.
Mazcsakhs is looking to chop away at Tutov's legs.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tutov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazcsakhs cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Mazcsakhs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mazcsakhs blocks a low kick nicely.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Tutov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tutov defending well as Mazcsakhs loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Tutov.
Tutov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazcsakhs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tutov is out of range and Mazcsakhs settles back down.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Mazcsakhs off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Mazcsakhs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazcsakhs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazcsakhs at a distance.
Mazcsakhs misses with a jab to the body
letting Tutov counter with a right hand.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Mazcsakhs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazcsakhs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mazcsakhs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tutov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazcsakhs scrambles back to his feet.
Mazcsakhs connects with a jab.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mazcsakhs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tutov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Mazcsakhs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov throws a head kick but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Tutov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tutov 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.
Mazcsakhs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tutov blocks a jab.
Tutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs is looking to chop away at Tutov's legs.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Tutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs cracks Tutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazcsakhs tries to work over Tutov's front leg with a kick but Tutov checks it.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick from Tutov.
Tutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mazcsakhs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mazcsakhs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tutov misses with a left hand
and Mazcsakhs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazcsakhs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov throws a head kick but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Mazcsakhs counters with a quick kick to the body but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mazcsakhs to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick from Tutov.
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tutov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov cracks Mazcsakhs with a good jab.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tutov! But no joy.
Tutov throws a jab when Mazcsakhs was well out of range.
Mazcsakhs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazcsakhs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazcsakhs thuds his right hand into Tutov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tutov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs scores with a jab to the head.
Mazcsakhs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazcsakhs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tutov 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.
Tutov blocks a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazcsakhs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tutov.
Tutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazcsakhs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Tutov misses.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Mazcsakhs.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov works Mazcsakhs's body with a nice hook.
Tutov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov missing with a left hand there. Mazcsakhs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazcsakhs 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.
Tutov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazcsakhs is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov scores with a jab. Mazcsakhs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs wants to land a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov throws a combination. Mazcsakhs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mazcsakhs throws the kick towards the body but Tutov avoids it.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body kick.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazcsakhs misses the shot to the body.
Tutov cracks the inside of Mazcsakhs's front leg.
Mazcsakhs blocks a jab.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot
and Tutov counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazcsakhs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tutov misses the jab.
A big right from Mazcsakhs misses.
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 Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs.
Well Tutov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrey Tutov!
An out of breath Andrey Tutov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
157 lbs
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27
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Scarface!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito dodges the punch combination from Scarface.
DeVito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarface.
As Scarface looks to move away, DeVito throws a big counter combo but Scarface just gets out of the way.
DeVito thumps Scarface with a low kick.
A jab from DeVito misses.
A jab from DeVito misses.
Scarface misses with a hook.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarface was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito fakes the leg kick and cracks Scarface in the body.
Scarface keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeVito.
No joy there for Scarface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scarface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVito.
It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarface moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeVito.
Scarface has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVito.
Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVito.
Scarface takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeVito throws a body kick that misses
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarface displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Scarface. Those never looked like landing.
Scarface looks to land a combination but DeVito avoids it well.
Scarface misses the jab.
DeVito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarface feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeVitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito throws a front kick aimed at Scarface's knee but Scarface avoids it well.
Scarface misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarface lands a jab.
DeVito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarface.
DeVito misses with a left hand
and Scarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
Scarface has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeVito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarface was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
Scarface avoids the head kick by DeVito.
DeVito motions for Scarface to come forward. DeVito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Scarface as he checks the leg kick.
Scarface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVito throws a head kick that half lands.
Scarface throws a shot from downtown. DeVito moves away and avoids it.
DeVito tried to counter with a leg kick but Scarface avoided it.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarface is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
Scarface takes one to the side of the head.
Scarface misses with a straight left.
DeVito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito 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.
DeVito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarface.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Scarface avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito throws a leg kick
and Scarface counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarface, as that shot connected.
DeVito takes a swing at Scarface's ribcage but misses.
DeVito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeVito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scarface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from DeVito misses
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarface uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeVito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scarface looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
DeVito tries to land a body kick
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVito throws a right hand that Scarface ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarface also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Scarface will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeVito walks into a stiff left hand from Scarface.
DeVito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeVito throws a combination. Scarface tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DeVito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarface throws a hook but DeVito avoids it easily.
DeVito tried to counter with a leg kick but Scarface avoided it.
Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeVito throws a lazy head kick
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
A head kick misses from DeVito.
Scarface throws a right hand that DeVito ducks under and follows up with a left that DeVito also avoids with ease.
DeVito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarface doesn't seem bothered though.
DeVito misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito lands a jab to the head.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarface just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDeVito.
Scarface misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from DeVito misses its target.
DeVito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scarface looks to land a left hand but DeVito moved out of range nicely.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Scarface sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarface blocks the body kick.
DeVito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarface cracks DeVito with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeVito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but DeVito moved out of range.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
DeVito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface moves forwards but DeVito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scarface checks a leg kick.
Scarface throws out a counter right but DeVito avoids it with no problem.
Scarface staying out of range there.
Scarface connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scarface throws a hook but DeVito avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
DeVito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeVito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scarface throws a right and a left that DeVito avoids nicely.
Dexter Scarface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarface tests DeVito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface throws a hook to the side of DeVito's head but DeVito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeVito, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
DeVito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito throws a sloppy head kick and Scarface moves out of range easily.
Scarface misses with a hook.
Scarface misses with a left hand
and DeVito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scarface throws a right hand that misses
and DeVito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVito takes one to the chin there.
DeVito connects with a right hand. Scarface shakes it off.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
DeVito throws a chopping leg kick but Scarface manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeVito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeVito lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
DeVito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeVito throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scarface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarface throws an off balance right hand
and DeVito counters with a thumping low kick.
Scarface throws a hook but DeVito avoids it easily.
DeVito misses with a head kick.
Scarface throws a poor cross that misses
and DeVito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface misses with a two punch combination.
DeVito moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scarface checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Scarface on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarface's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarface misses the jab.
Dexter Scarface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVito misses with a straight left.
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 Tommy DeVito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scarface misses with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVito slips a jab and a cross from Scarface.
DeVito stalks Scarface and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scarface's face. Scarface staggers backwards, shaken.
DeVito throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface misses with a left hand
and DeVito counters with an inside leg kick.
DeVito thows a leg kick but Scarface checks it
and DeVito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarface misses with an uppercut
and DeVito counters with a nice body shot.
Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DeVito slips a jab and a cross from Scarface.
DeVito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scarface is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVito. That's going to slow Scarface down.
DeVito throws a leg kick which misses Scarface's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarface tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scarface closes the distance but DeVito moves to the side
and DeVito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface throws a series of punches but DeVito avoids them all with ease.
DeVito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeVito motions for Scarface to come forward. DeVito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from DeVito misses
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scarface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarface swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeVito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVito throws a lazy uppercut
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
It looks like DeVito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVito connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVito jabs Scarface right on the nose. Scarface blinks but takes it well.
Scarface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scarface is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scarface is still on wobbly legs! Can DeVito finish him?
Scarface misses with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a right hand from hell and Scarface is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy DeVito!
Our winner, Tommy DeVito, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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35
180 lbs
28 - 19 - 2 |
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42
175 lbs
36 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sato! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Urahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urahara.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Urahara lands but Sato takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Urahara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
A little feinted left hand from Urahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Urahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Urahara slips a straight right by Sato.
Urahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Urahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urahara takes one to the side of the head.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Urahara misses with a body shot.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Urahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
Urahara misses with a leg kick
and Sato counters with a one-two to the body.
Rumina Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Urahara. Sato shrugs it off though.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urahara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato moves away from the strike by Urahara.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a series of punches but Urahara avoids them all with ease.
Sato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sato. No joy for Urahara on that attempt.
Sato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sato misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Urahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urahara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sato throws a jab when Urahara was well out of range.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
It looked like Urahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Urahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sato.
Sato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Urahara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urahara.
Urahara loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Sato cracks Urahara with an open hand slap.
Urahara throws an off balance right hand
and Sato counters with a two punch combo.
Sato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Urahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato blocks a jab.
Urahara is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Sato blocks the low kick.
Sato clinches up against the cage.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Sato throws a lazy head kick
and Urahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Urahara eventually gives up the hold.
Sato is positioning himself well to prevent Urahara advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urahara.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Urahara wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urahara preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urahara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Urahara.
Urahara throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Urahara misses with a shot to the body
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Urahara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urahara scores with a takedown into Sato's guard.
Urahara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Urahara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Sato has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Urahara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Urahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urahara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urahara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.
Sato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Urahara, up you get!
Urahara thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato throws a head kick but Urahara moves out of range.
Urahara's corner calls for a 1-2. Urahara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rumina Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sato wants it to stay on the feet.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Urahara walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Sato tries to work over Urahara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Sato is working Urahara over against the cage.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sato leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Urahara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urahara looking to stall.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Urahara up against the cage.
Sato stops a takedown attempt from Urahara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Urahara'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.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urahara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato digs a good body shot into Urahara's ribs.
Urahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Urahara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Sato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sato enables Urahara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sato is on top in guard.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara is looking to reverse the position.
Urahara is not content to let Sato control the position.
Sato takes a little break here. Urahara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Urahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urahara is looking for a sweep.
Sato tries to advance to mount but Urahara denies him.
Urahara is not content to let Sato control the position.
Sato decides to stand back up. Sato steps back and let's Urahara get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sato counters with a nice leg kick.
Urahara staying out of range there.
Urahara misses with a head kick.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urahara.
Sato tries a low kick but Urahara avoids it.
Urahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato blocks a head kick by Urahara.
Urahara misses the shot to the body.
Sato scores with a body shot.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato rushes Urahara and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urahara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urahara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sato is able to avoid easily.
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato scores with a hook.
Urahara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urahara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara throws a big counter combination but Sato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumina Sato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urahara tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumina Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumina Sato!
Rumina Sato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fighters. Kersikov has chosen Avicii - Broken Arrows as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Panikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panikov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panikov's head.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov throwing shots but Panikov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Panikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panikov defending well though.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panikov defending well though.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Panikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
A left and a right from Kersikov both land. Nice combination.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Panikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Panikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Panikov steps away.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panikov as he avoids it easily.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov 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.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panikov is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Kersikov feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov 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.
Panikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
enabling Panikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Panikov
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to control. Panikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panikov is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is stalling here. Panikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Panikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Panikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Panikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Panikov postures up.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control Panikov's posture but Panikov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Panikov misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Panikov.
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Panikov misses.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
A cross from Panikov lands.
Panikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov motions for Panikov to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panikov's half guard.
Panikov tries to kick Kersikov off but Kersikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Panikov from improving his position.
Panikov is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panikov is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Panikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Panikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A very excited looking Boyko Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen s.mouse - slap my elbow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Lockyer keeps it at a distance.
Lockyer misses with a body kick.
Lockyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Lockyer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cooper wants to stall.
Lockyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cooper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lockyer.
Lockyer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lockyer.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper drives through and clinches with Lockyer against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lockyer dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lockyer.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper presses Lockyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer clobbers Cooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
Lockyer tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Cooper ducked under it nicely.
Lockyer misses with a looping right.
Lockyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Lockyer keeps it at a distance.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Lockyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper walks into a stiff left hand from Lockyer.
Cooper needs to keep his hands up - Lockyer had a free shot at his head there.
Lockyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper clinches up with Lockyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Lockyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.
Lockyer throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lockyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooper tries to clinch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper has Lockyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Lockyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Lockyer manages to break the clinch.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cooper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lockyer misses with a jab to the body
and Cooper moves into the clinch.
Lockyer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lockyer can't break the clinch.
Cooper avoiding damage.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lockyer's elbow.
Lockyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockyer breaks the clinch.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Lockyer pushes him off.
Lockyer throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Cooper clinches up with Lockyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Cooper stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lockyer's brow.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Lockyer.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lockyer is trying to break free.
Lockyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns Lockyer into the cage.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Lockyer gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lockyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Cooper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Cooper slams his shin into Lockyer's torso.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper tries to clinch but Lockyer is having none of it.
Lockyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lockyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Lockyer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lockyer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooper up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Lockyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Lockyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper has Lockyer pressed against the cage, preventing Lockyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charles Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lockyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooper taking a breather.
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Lockyer circles away.
A quick step to the side and Lockyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Lockyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Lockyer circles away.
Lockyer swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lockyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Lockyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper defending well as Lockyer loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Lockyer counters with a nice body kick.
Cooper wants to clinch
and Lockyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer lands a left and a right that send Cooper crashing to the mat, dazed. Lockyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cooper is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer jabs Cooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Cooper is holding his hands too far apart here. Lockyer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cooper is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darren Lockyer thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula has chosen Forever Angel as his entrance music. Taisto Murkula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes lands a glancing blow to the side of Murkula's head.
Murkula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murkula, as that shot connected.
Murkula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Murkula moves out of range easily.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Murkula misses.
Reyes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Murkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murkula.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murkula.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murkula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reyes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes stuns Murkula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Murkula's shoulder, as Murkula tries to avoid the shot.
Murkula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes throws a head kick but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula misses the jab.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Murkula shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Murkula there.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Murkula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murkula avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Murkula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Murkula avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - Murkula had a free shot at his head there.
Murkula staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes 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.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Reyes looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
Murkula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murkula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murkula moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Murkula is looking for the big counter here.
Murkula tries a low kick but Reyes avoids it.
Murkula connects with a leg kick. Reyes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Murkula slips the punch.
Murkula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reyes checks it well.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Murkula misses with an uppercut.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Murkula.
A quick step to the side and Reyes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Murkula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reyes throws a body punch but Murkula moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murkula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murkula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murkula prevents Reyes from escaping the position.
Murkula tries for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reyes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTi 888 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkula is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Murkula's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reyes tries to buck Murkula off but Murkula is having none of it.
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!
Murkula lands a nice forearm strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murkula working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murkula has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
Reyes tries to lock up and control but Murkula gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murkula raining down shots from the mount!
Reyes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reyes taking shots to the head.
Reyes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murkula lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Murkula is landing with some decent strikes but Reyes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reyes is rocked!
Murkula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murkula looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Reyes covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Murkula!
In his post fight interview, Taisto Murkula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Die for Metal. Iron Tyson has chosen Slaughterouse - Party as his entrance music. Shogun Iron Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Titan Rain's chin.
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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
18 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Rain moves forwards but Iron Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Rain.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Iron Tyson slips the punch.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain feinted with a counter takedown.
Rain takes one to the chin there.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Rain lands with an overhand left.
Rain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rain throws a front kick that sends Iron Tyson stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Titan Rain has been cut.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
A combination from Iron Tyson does no damage.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Titan Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Iron Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rain feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron Tyson's head.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain dives in for a single leg takedown but Iron Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iron Tyson moves into the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson pushes Rain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson pushes Rain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iron Tyson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Rain lands a left hand.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rain or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Rain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Rain lands a nice shot that snaps Iron Tyson's head back.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Iron Tyson feints the counter takedown.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
A jab from Rain misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain keeps Iron Tyson at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Iron Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson saw it coming and moves away.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iron Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rain counters with a takedown into side control.
Iron Tyson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Iron Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron Tyson tries to avoid it.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Rain is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain'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.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Iron Tyson's knee but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Iron Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titan Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron Tyson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Iron Tyson.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Iron Tyson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Iron Tyson can turn it around.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Iron Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rain finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Tyson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron Tyson's sensitive parts.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Iron Tyson blocks the low kick.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Iron Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Rain.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Iron Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain walks into a jab.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Rain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain misses with an uppercut
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
A jab from Rain finds it's way through Iron Tyson's defenses.
Iron Tyson throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Rain scores with a takedown into Iron Tyson's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Rain stopping the sweep attempt from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rain won't allow Iron Tyson to sweep him here.
Rain cracks Iron Tyson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iron Tyson has his hands on Rain's head, controlling the position.
Rain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Rain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rain 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.
Iron Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iron Tyson wants to stand up but Rain is controlling him.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iron Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Rain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iron Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rain stands up over Iron Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titan Rain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iron Tyson wants to stand and escape but Rain is having none of it.
Rain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Rain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Rain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rain misses with the body kick
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Iron Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iron Tyson.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Rain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iron Tyson backs up against the cage.
Rain scores with a hook.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rain misses with the body kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iron Tyson connects with the punch.
Iron Tyson defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Iron Tyson moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Rain.
Iron Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain.
Iron Tyson lands with a nice combination. Rain backs away looking to recover.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Iron Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iron Tyson throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Rain.
Iron Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain digs a good hook to Iron Tyson's body.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Rain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iron Tyson in his tracks.
Rain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Iron Tyson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rain is in Iron Tyson's guard.
Iron Tyson looking to control.
Rain wants to control from the top but Iron Tyson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Iron Tyson wants to stand but Rain is controlling the position.
Iron Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iron Tyson holds on and takes a little breather.
Iron Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Iron Tyson is keeping the position.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Iron Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rain looking to sit in guard and control but Iron Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iron Tyson wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain is trying to keep Iron Tyson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Iron Tyson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Titan Rain did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain'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.
Rain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
Rain throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain scores with a sloppy right hand. Iron Tyson should have avoided that one.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain drops his hands momentarily and Iron Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rain shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain fakes the leg kick and cracks Iron Tyson in the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Rain scores with a spinning back kick!
Rain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron Tyson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rain.
Iron Tyson rushes Rain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain fakes the leg kick and cracks Iron Tyson in the body.
Rain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
Rain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iron Tyson sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Rain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iron Tyson's waist but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rain off to one side.
Rain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Iron Tyson is trying is best to control the position here.
Iron Tyson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Iron Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Iron Tyson connects with a jab.
Iron Tyson sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain throws a low kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Iron Tyson clinches up against the cage.
Iron Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Iron Tyson tries to circle away but Rain has him pinned against the cage.
Rain lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iron Tyson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain breaks the clinch.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iron Tyson! But no joy.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron Tyson clinches up against the cage.
Rain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iron Tyson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain is working for takedown but Iron Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rain blocking some punches.
Iron Tyson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Iron Tyson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iron Tyson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Rain tries to land a body kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Iron Tyson off the cage and back into range.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Rain's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Iron Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Rain lunges at Iron Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron Tyson's hand.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain shoots in but Iron Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Iron Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rain keeps the fight on the outside.
Rain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rain is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Rain misses.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iron Tyson 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.
Rain 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.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Iron Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Rain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iron Tyson misses with a left hand
and Rain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Iron Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain connects with a leg kick. Iron Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Iron Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Iron Tyson will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that Rain avoids nicely.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain scores with a head kick.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain shoots in and drives through. Iron Tyson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Rain checks a low kick from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to sprawl but Rain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to full guard.
Iron Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain looks to land a strike but Iron Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Iron Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iron Tyson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Titan Rain.
I think Rain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Rain!
Titan Rain retains his bantamweight title!
Titan Rain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zivic comes to the cage accompanied by La La Girl by Paffendorf. State has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
49 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fritzie Zivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
State throws a shot to the body.
State scores with a decent looking hook.
State throws a right and a left that Zivic avoids nicely.
Zivic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zivic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but State manages to circle out of the way.
State walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Zivic.
Zivic connects with a jab.
State throws a head kick that misses.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zivic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by State.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivic gets a clinch.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as State controls the action.
Zivic tries to work over State's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic misses with a body punch.
Zivic lands a body punch.
State tries to work over Zivic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
State blocks a body shot from Zivic.
State blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but State avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Zivic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zivic pushes State back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
State lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
Zivic works on State's body with a couple of short punches.
State has a couple of punches blocked by Zivic.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from State.
Zivic tries a body shot but State blocks it.
State throws a head punch that misses.
State working aggressively here.
State breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
State throws a looping overhand right but Zivic ducks down to avoid it.
State displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
A nice side step and State releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zivic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zivic takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State slips a jab and a cross from Zivic.
Zivic sizes up State with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands with a hook. State tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zivic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State misses with a body shot.
Zivic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State connects with a leg kick. Zivic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zivic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
State takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zivic misses with a body shot.
Zivic wants to clinch up but State keeps it at a distance.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch but State swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
State swats away the attempt to clinch by Zivic.
State has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zivic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zivic lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for State. That snapped Zivic's head back.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
State throws a hook but Zivic blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zivic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
State throws a nice looking combination but Zivic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zivic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
State connects with a body shot.
State lands with a cross.
Zivic wants to clinch up but State keeps it at a distance.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from State misses the target.
Zivic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. State sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zivic feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
State throws a head kick that misses.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Zivic's shoulder, as Zivic tries to avoid the shot.
Zivic throws a leg kick that is checked
and State makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
State on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State throws a sloppy head kick and Zivic moves out of range easily.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch but State swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Zivic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic blocks a head kick by State.
A left lands for Zivic.
State throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
State tries to land a leg kick but Zivic saw it coming and moves away.
Zivic is looking to counter punch.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zivic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
State defending well as Zivic loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from State lands.
Zivic sizes up State with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zivic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
State throws a body punch but Zivic moves out of range.
Zivic throws a low kick but it's checked well by State.
A punch lands to the side of State 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zivic throws a jab but it's blocked by State.
A jab from Zivic misses.
Zivic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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 Fritzie Zivic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zivic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zivic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from State finds it's way round the side to connect with Zivic's head.
Zivic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zivic is leaning against State and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
State's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Zivic. Beautiful body shot.
Fritzie Zivic is winning the standup battle so far.
State lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zivic backs up against the cage.
State scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Zivic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zivic avoids a kick to the body.
Zivic tried to counter with a leg kick but State avoided it.
Zivic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zivic throws a lazy right hand but State sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
State has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from State there as he acknowledges the shot.
State keeps the fight on the outside.
Zivic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zivic misses with a hook
and State counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Zivic misses.
State sizes up Zivic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic moves out of range as State strikes.
Zivic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
State scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zivic doesn't seem bothered though.
Zivic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zivic tries to clinch up but State circles away and keeps his distance.
State just misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic thumps State with a low kick.
State doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zivic connects with a nice looking jab.
Zivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by State.
State cracks Zivic with a right hand to the side of the head.
State throws a body shot but no joy.
Zivic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zivic is looking to clinch.
Zivic thumps State with a low kick.
State throws a big shot that misses.
Zivic looks to land a left hand but State moved out of range nicely.
Zivic catches State with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
State slips a jab from Zivic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws a good cross that connects.
State misses with a hook. Zivic ducked under it nicely.
Zivic tries to clinch up but State circles away and keeps his distance.
State let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
State keeps the fight on the outside.
Zivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zivic misses with a lunging right hand
and State counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zivic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zivic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
State on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zivic throws a looping overhand right but State ducks down to avoid it.
State fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zivic misses the body punch
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State swings for the body but Zivic moves out of range.
Zivic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
State throws a nice looking combination but Zivic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
State misses with a body shot.
Zivic throws a good cross that connects.
Zivic throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
Zivic misses with a two punch combination.
State scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zivic doesn't seem bothered though.
Zivic stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zivic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces State back to the cage. Zivic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
State lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zivic takes a step back to recover.
Zivic needs to keep his hands up - State had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic misses with a left hand
and State counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zivic's knee momentarily.
Zivic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from State.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic looks to clinch
and State connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
State scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Zivic.
State throws a sloppy head kick
and Zivic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Zivic rushes State and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as State controls his hands.
State jumps guard but Zivic stands there with State around his waist. State gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from State fails to land.
State breaks from the clinch.
Zivic misses with a hook. State ducked under it nicely.
Zivic tries a low kick but State avoids it.
State scores with a nice right hand.
Zivic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
State scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivic closes the distance and pushes State back into the cage.
State has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Still in the clinch, Zivic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fritzie Zivic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
State misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zivic.
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 Fritzie Zivic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A jab lands there for State.
Zivic misses with a wild combination.
State checks the leg kick.
Zivic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. State manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zivic connects with the punch.
A jab from Zivic misses.
Zivic checks a low kick from State.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State slips under a jab from Zivic.
Zivic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
State swings for the body but Zivic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State lunges at Zivic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zivic's hand.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and State counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zivic throws a lazy right hand but State sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
State fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zivic on the side of the head.
State moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State connects with a solid leg kick.
State scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
State lands a leg kick that knocks Zivic off balance momentarily.
Zivic tries a low kick but State avoids it.
No joy there for State, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Zivic.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range.
Zivic throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from State misses.
State misses with a straight right.
State has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zivic.
State throws a hook but Zivic avoids it easily.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Zivic steps away.
State needs to keep his hands up - Zivic had a free shot at his head there.
Zivic wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
State takes a swing at Zivic's ribcage but misses.
Police State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
State is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zivic.
State lands a slapping body shot.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zivic moves out of range as State strikes.
State misses with a hook to the body
and Zivic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
State tries a head kick but it misses.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic misses with a hook
and State counters with a lovely straight right hand!
State misses with a hook
enabling Zivic to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Zivic misses.
State ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by State there.
Zivic misses with a shot to the body
and State counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zivic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zivic loads up on a big right hand but State slips the punch.
Zivic stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.
State throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zivic.
Zivic throws an overhand right that lands on State's shoulder, as State tries to avoid the shot.
Zivic throws a jab but it's blocked by State.
Fritzie Zivic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zivic.
State thuds his right hand into Zivic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zivic moves into range and connects with a jab.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zivic clinches up with State and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
State swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for State.
Zivic blocking some punches.
Zivic blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for State.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
State prevents a body shot from Zivic.
Zivic lands a nice shot to the body.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
State lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
Zivic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
State doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Police State.
I think Zivic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Invictus for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connemara doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connemara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Connemara counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connemara misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
Corbin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara misses with a body shot
and Connemara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Connemara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Connemara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Connemara.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
and Connemara counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Connemara misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Connemara throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Connemara throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Connemara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Connemara misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Connemara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connemara moves away.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara slips a straight right by Murphy.
It appears Connemara was looking to counter with a kick there.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Connemara misses with a looping left.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Connemara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab. Connemara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connemara thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara 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.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Connemara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Connemara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Connemara on the side of the head.
Connemara tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connemara throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Connemara misses the shot to the body.
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Connemara 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.
A shot to the body from Connemara misses
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Connemara finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Connemara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connemara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connemara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Connemara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connemara misses with a straight left.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Connemara misses the target.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connemara has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Connemara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Connemara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Connemara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Connemara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Connemara avoids them all with ease.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Connemara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara scores with a kick to the body.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Murphy misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Connemara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Connemara.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Connemara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Connemara.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Connemara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Connemara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Connemara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Connemara moves out of range.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connemara has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Connemara misses
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
As Murphy backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Connemara takes one on the button.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Connemara should have avoided that one.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy slips under a jab from Connemara.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy digs a good hook to Connemara's body.
Connemara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connemara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connemara.
A big left from Connemara misses.
Murphy throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Connemara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Connemara throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Connemara throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connemara doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Connemara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Connemara misses.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice combination there by Murphy.
Connemara looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connemara manages to avoid it.
Connemara slips a jab from Murphy.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Connemara throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Connemara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Connemara misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara throws an off balance right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Connemara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Connemara misses with a head kick.
Connemara slips a straight right by Murphy.
Connemara is looking for a counter combo.
Connemara lands a jab to the head.
Connemara misses with a leg kick.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Connemara avoids it with no problem.
Murphy tries to bum rush Connemara with a series of wild strikes but Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Connemara to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Connemara counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Connemara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Connemara cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Connemara tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara misses the shot to the body.
Connemara moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Connemara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connemara.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Jab by Murphy.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Connemara under the eye.
Murphy checks a low kick from Connemara.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Connemara wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Connemara moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connemara tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Connemara counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
Connemara cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Connemara tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Connemara lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Connemara counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Connemara to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Connemara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips a jab from Connemara.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jameson Connemara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Connemara closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connemara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Connemara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connemara. Connemara obviously looking to wear him down.
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Connemara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Connemara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Connemara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy slips a straight right by Connemara.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Connemara avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connemara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Connemara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connemara cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Connemara.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connemara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Murphy throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Connemara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Connemara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a one two! Connemara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connemara manages to avoid it.
Connemara moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Connemara lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Connemara.
Connemara misses with the head strike.
Connemara lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara misses with a knee strike.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Connemara is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connemara has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
A nice left hand lands by Connemara.
Connemara scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Connemara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a body shot but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Connemara.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jameson Connemara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy tries a body shot but Connemara blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connemara throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara lands a jab to the nose.
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connemara doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connemara manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Connemara - just one landing.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Murphy backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connemara.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connemara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy slips a straight right by Connemara.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy misses the jab.
Connemara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Connemara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connemara misses with a hook.
Murphy cracks Connemara with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Connemara throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Connemara's head.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Connemara. Beautiful body shot.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Connemara scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
letting Connemara counter with a right hand.
Connemara misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connemara misses with a wild combination.
Connemara thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Connemara cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Connemara.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jameson Connemara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connemara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connemara scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Connemara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Connemara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connemara throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Connemara throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connemara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connemara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Murphy swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Connemara wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connemara, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Connemara lands a front kick.
Murphy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Connemara throws a shot to the body.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Connemara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Connemara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connemara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Connemara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corbin Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Murphy!
A victorious Corbin Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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