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CEC 449 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Fayth misses.
Fayth misses with a looping right.
Fayth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Fayth misses with a looping right.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fayth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rigano keeps Fayth at a distance using the push kick.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Fayth seems unphased.
Rigano thumps Fayth with a low kick.
Fayth misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fayth!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fayth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Rigano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rigano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano is keen to just control but Fayth is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano wants to pass to mount but Fayth is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Rigano there.
Rigano prevents Fayth from improving his position.
Fayth is looking to control Rigano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fayth avoid being mounted?
Rigano wants to control but Fayth is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fayth trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rigano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fayth. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fayth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano misses with a body shot.
Fayth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray Fayth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fayth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fayth throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano cracks the inside of Fayth's front leg.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Fayth.
Fayth tried to score with a low kick but Rigano checks it.
Rigano keeps the fight on the outside.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Fayth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fayth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fayth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano throws a right hand that Fayth ducks under and follows up with a left that Fayth also avoids with ease.
Fayth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fayth.
Fayth lands a right hook to the body.
Fayth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Fayth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Rigano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Fayth misses the target.
Fayth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rigano throws a low kick but Fayth avoids it.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Fayth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fayth, right into the meat.
Rigano checks a low kick from Fayth.
Rigano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fayth.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Fayth throwing a counter right hand but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Fayth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano throws a low kick but Fayth avoids it.
Fayth closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Rigano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rigano.
Rigano stalling against the cage.
Fayth slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Rigano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rigano slips under a jab.
Rigano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rigano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fayth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fayth moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fayth moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fayth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Fayth's head but Fayth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fayth tries to counter by clinching up but Rigano breaks away and moves out of range.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Fayth.
Fayth throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rigano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Fayth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fayth.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rigano breaks the clinch.
Rigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fayth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fayth throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Fayth throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Rigano moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
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!
Rigano misses with an uppercut.
Fayth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Fayth misses.
Fayth drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth lands an overhand right.
Rigano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fayth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fayth throws the left hand but Rigano avoids the punch easily.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano jabs Fayth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
A left lands for Rigano.
Fayth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fayth with a hook.
Fayth misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano lands a lovely overhand right.
Rigano slips a jab and a cross from Fayth.
Fayth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fayth's head.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Fayth misses the jab.
Fayth misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth takes a swing at Rigano's ribcage but misses.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
A head kick from Rigano lands but Fayth takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rigano.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Fayth's head but Fayth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Fayth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Fayth.
Fayth throws a good cross that connects.
Rigano looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayth is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
Fayth scores with a nice strike.
Fayth throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano slips under a jab from Fayth.
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano slips under a jab from Fayth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fayth misses with a straight right.
Rigano scores with a nice body kick.
Rigano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fayth. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Rigano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rigano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rigano moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Rigano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fayth is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Rigano swings for the body but Fayth moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fayth has managed to clinch.
Fayth lands an uppercut.
Fayth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Fayth misses.
Rigano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rigano lands a nice looking body kick.
Fayth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Fayth throws out a loose jab but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano motions for Fayth to come forward. Rigano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth throwing a counter right hand but Rigano manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano misses with a body kick.
Fayth throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rigano.
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 Ray Fayth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rigano slips under a jab.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Fayth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fayth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fayth looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Fayth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rigano walks into a stiff left hand from Fayth.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fayth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fayth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rigano is pushing Fayth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rigano pushes Fayth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano stalls.
Fayth has hold of one of Rigano's legs. Rigano is fighting the takedown attempt but Fayth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fayth trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano is trying to keep Fayth in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fayth content to stall in guard here.
Fayth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Fayth. Those never looked like landing.
Rigano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rigano misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Fayth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rigano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fayth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fayth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Fayth slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Rigano feints a jab promting Fayth to slip. Rigano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fayth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fayth throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Fayth misses with a left hand
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray Fayth is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Fayth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
Fayth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Fayth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fayth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fayth misses with a hook.
Fayth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rigano. That one must have hurt.
Rigano misses with a few strikes there.
Rigano fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayth in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fayth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
Rigano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rigano slips under a jab.
A low kick from Fayth is predictable there
and Rigano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rigano controlling the action here.
Fayth won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
Fayth keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cliff Rigano.
I think Rigano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano!
A victorious Cliff Rigano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola's entrance music is Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. A fine choice. Putin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin lands with a straight right. Kummola didn't see that one coming.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kummola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Putin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kummola - the referee stops the clock and Putin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kummola. Putin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Putin misses.
Kummola seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kummola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kummola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin is leaning against Kummola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Kummola works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kummola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kummola misses with some punches.
Putin tries to work over Kummola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Kummola back against the cage.
Kummola is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Kummola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin lands a body punch.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kummola.
Kummola lands a shoulder strike.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kummola's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
Putin looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kummola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kummola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Putin can turn it around.
Kummola struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kummola breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kummolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kummola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kummola takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin thuds a left hand into Kummola's body.
Putin checks a leg kick.
Putin scores with a hook to the body. Kummola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kummola.
Putin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jonas Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kummola misses.
Kummola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kummola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Kummola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin pushes Kummola up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kummola tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kummola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Kummola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Putin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Putin blocks a body shot from Kummola.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Kummola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kummola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Putin.
Kummola blocking some punches.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kummola.
Kummola has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
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!
Kummola breaks from the clinch.
Kummola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kummola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kummola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Kummola swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin swings for the body but Kummola moves out of range.
Kummola lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Putin throws a leg kick but Kummola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kummola walks into a left hand.
Kummola misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Kummola avoids the head kick by Putin.
Kummola feinted with a counter takedown.
Kummola jabs Putin right on the nose. Putin blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Putin lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Kummola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Putin misses.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kummola thows a body kick. Putin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Putin throws a leg kick
and Kummola counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola cracks Putin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kummola with the ground and pound but Putin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Putin trying to control but Kummola postures up.
Putin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kummola.
Kummola prevents Putin from improving his position.
Kummola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kummola is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kummola pulls his head out easily.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Kummola has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kummola thows a huge punch but Putin dodges it nicely.
Kummola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kummola, as that shot connected.
Kummola walks into a left hand.
Jonas Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kummola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kummola.
Kummola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Putin misses with a straight right.
As Putin looks to move away, Kummola throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin takes a swing at Kummola's ribcage but misses.
Kummola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kummola's head backwards.
Kummola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin scores with a jab. Kummola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Jonas Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kummola. Kummola gets slowly back to his feet.
Putin's corner calls for a 1-2. Putin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kummola on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kummola.
Putin throws a leg kick but Kummola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Kummola dives in for a single leg takedown but Putin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Putin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
Kummola is looking to wear down Putin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kummola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kummola. Kummola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kummola.
Kummola throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kummola misses.
Kummola throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kummola throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kummola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Putin sprawls well. Putin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kummola gets slowly back to his feet.
Putin clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kummola.
Kummola cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Jonas Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kummola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola lands a body punch.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Kummola tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kummola throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin tries to stall but Kummola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Putin is leaning against Kummola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kummola.
Kummola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kummola ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it.
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Kummola misses with some punches.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin blocking some punches.
Kummola lands an uppercut.
Kummola misses with a body punch.
Putin presses Kummola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Kummola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kummola blocks an uppercut.
Kale Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kummola lands a shoulder strike.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kummola drags the fight down to the ground.
Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.
Putin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kummola is looking to regain half guard here but Putin keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonas Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola manages to get back to half guard.
Kummola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kummola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kummola moves into full guard.
Putin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Putin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kummola is on top in guard.
Kummola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Kale Kummola.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Putin!
An out of breath Jonas Putin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride. Scott has chosen Scotty Doesn't Know as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a hook to the body
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Scott has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott misses the jab.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Scott throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scott just manages to avoid it.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Scott down.
Scott lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne misses with a leg kick
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wayne's guard.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Wayne has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scott's brow.
Scott lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scott.
A left hand lands to the body for Scott.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Scott shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Kenneth Wayne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Wayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wayne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Scott misses.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott shoots in and bounces Wayne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Scott is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wayne's guard.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott passes into side control, despite Wayne's attempt to control the position.
Wayne is pushing Scott's head away, looking to escape. Scott manages to hold on to the position though.
Scott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wayne down.
Wayne takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wayne dodges the ground and pound from Scott.
Wayne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wayne is doing well to control the position and prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
Wayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wayne to regain full guard.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wayne's head.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Wayne wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Scott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kenneth Wayne has been cut.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Wayne lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Kenneth Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scott scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenneth Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Wayne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Scott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott scores with a punch to the head.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Wayne takes one on the button.
A left lands for Wayne.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Scott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.
Scott avoids a kick to the body.
Scott tries a quick counter leg kick but Wayne is wise to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Scott throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Wayne.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Wayne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
Scott stands up over Wayne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wayne looking to control.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Esteban Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott postures up.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wayne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban Scott.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luu Viulu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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44
215 lbs
38 - 23 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu blocks the body kick.
Viulu scores with a jab. Chick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Chick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viulu throws a body punch but Chick moves out of range.
Viulu instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chick.
Viulu taking a breather.
Chick presses Viulu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viulu stalling in the clinch but Chick improves position.
Chick misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chick.
Chick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Viulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Viulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viulu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chick.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chick misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Viulu is stalling here.
Chick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chick working aggressively here.
Chick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chick or not.
Viulu takes a shot to the head.
Chick blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viulu.
Viulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Chick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Chick breaks the clinch.
Chick lands a big head kick that sends Viulu tumbling to the mat! Chick takes a step backwards and waves Viulu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Luu Viulu has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu misses the shot to the body.
Chick connects with a leg kick. Viulu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Viulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Viulu misses
and Chick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viulu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chick to score with a decent uppercut.
Chick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viulu closes the distance and clinches.
Viulu blocks a body shot from Chick.
Viulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Chick.
Chick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viulu's elbow.
Viulu can't find room to land a body shot as Chick controls the action.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Viulu stalling in the clinch.
Viulu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Viulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Chick gets an underhook and turns Viulu into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick throws a punch but it's blocked by Viulu.
A body shot lands from Viulu.
Viulu throws a head punch that misses.
Chick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chick.
Viulu is looking to clinch but Chick is avoiding it.
Chick moves forwards but Viulu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viulu is rocked!
Chick closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Viulu out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Chick!
Andy Chick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge Machina!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov throws a push kick but Machina slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Machina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Volkov with a body shot.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Machina lands with a good body shot.
Machina misses with an uppercut.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Machina avoids it well.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machina checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machina defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Machina flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Machina.
Machina lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Machina stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Machina.
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
A knee to the head by Machina.
Machina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volkov works on Machina's body with a couple of short punches.
Machina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machina with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Machina.
Machina is trying to maintain a safe position but Volkov gets an underhook and turns Machina into the cage.
Machina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machina lands a left hand.
Machina misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machina misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov blocks the elbow strike.
Machina throws an elbow but it misses.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Machina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machina lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Machina pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov taking a breather.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Machina.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machina.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Machina.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machina.
A short body shot lands from Volkov as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkov digs a right hand into Machina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machina's gas tank.
Machina looks winded!
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Machina.
Machina tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machina swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Judge Machina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov avoids the head kick by Machina.
Machina moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Machina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Judge Machina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Machina leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Machina.
Knees to the body from Machina.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machina throws an elbow but misses.
Volkov tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but Volkov blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Machina has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machina can turn it around.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov is leaning against Machina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Machina.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Machina is breathing heavily.
Volkov tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Machina prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machina up against the cage.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Machina.
Volkov pushes Machina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machina trying to control the position but instead, Volkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machina into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Machina tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machina trying to land knees to the body.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Machina.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike from Machina.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Machina pushes off an throws an elbow but Volkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Machina lands with a right to the head.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov pushes Machina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machina is rocked!
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machina is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machina blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Machina.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike from Machina.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Machina to his knees! Volkov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Post fight, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov stared into the camera and said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Oketch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alfredo Torres's chin.
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140 lbs
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145 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oketch loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oketch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oketch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torres misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torres!
Torres misses with a low kick.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oketch tries a head kick but it misses.
Oketch motions for Torres to come forward. Oketch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Oketch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Oketch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oketch thows a huge punch but Torres dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oketch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oketch pulls his head out easily.
Oketch is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but Oketch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Oketch working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Torres turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Oketch off and cradles Torres's limp body as Oketch celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vincent Oketch!
A very excited looking Vincent Oketch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanchai Suya!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan blocks the body kick.
Suya gets a clinch.
Suya can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suya can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Suya.
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khan has Suya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Khan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Suya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suya lands an uppercut.
Suya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Suya.
A shot in the inside from Suya.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suya misses with a knee strike.
Suya prevents the takedown attempt.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Suya misses with a knee to the head.
Suya lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suya.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Suya.
Suya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suya smiles and moves away.
Suya throws a head kick that misses.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Suya breaks away and moves out of range.
Suya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suya cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.
Suya connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suya did well to prevent Khan getting side control.
Suya is trying to stand back up but Khan is controlling him
Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suya is trying to stand up here but Khan is controlling him well.
Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
Suya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suya tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khan 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suya.
Suya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Suya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suya lands with a right hand.
That kick from Suya tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suya throws a head kick that misses
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Khan has Suya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suya misses with the head strike.
Khan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Suya regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suya wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Suya wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan dives in and grabs Suya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suya pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Suya is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suya tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suya to the ground. Suya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kanchai Suya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suya thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Suya gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suya to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suya misses with a kick to the body
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suya's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Suya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan stops Suya from standing up.
Khan stands and steps away. Suya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suya tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suya to the ground. Suya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
and Suya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suya lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Suya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suya lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Suya tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Suya fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suya connects with a solid leg kick.
Kanchai Suya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suya takes the fight into the clinch.
Khan is trying to drag Suya to the mat but Suya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Suya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan is trying to drag Suya to the mat but Suya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Suya.
Kanchai Suya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Suya.
Suya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suya.
A short right from Suya on the inside.
Suya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Suya - that landed with a thud.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Suya.
Suya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khan.
A short left from Suya.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Suya.
Khan is rocked!
Suya working Khan over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suya lands a knee to the body.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya 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. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suya.
Suya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suya is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suya sprawls well. Suya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Suya drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suya prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suya misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suya.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Suya regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan stops Suya from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suya keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Suya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suya is looking to stand back up but Khan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Suya.
Suya pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Suya is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suya tried to score with a low kick but Khan checks it.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khan.
Suya wants to get back to his feet but Khan drags him back down.
Khan trying to control the action but Suya is working from the bottom.
Khan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to ground and pound but Suya uses the momentary lack of control by Khan to regain half guard.
Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Suya defends the submission attempt.
Khan looks to land a strike but Suya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Suya blocks nicely.
Suya wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Suya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khan has a closed guard, preventing Suya from standing up.
Khan is looking to stand up but Suya isn't so interested in that idea.
Mustafa Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khan's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan working for a triangle but Suya defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanchai Suya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suya 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanchai Suya!
During a confident post fight interview, Kanchai Suya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Logic feat. Castro - Ballin. Johnny Miller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Miller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa 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.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller jumps guard and drags Saarenpaa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saarenpaa 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is pulling down on Saarenpaa's head. It's preventing any offense from Saarenpaa, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Miller is pulling down on Saarenpaa's head to control his posture.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller controlling Saarenpaa's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saarenpaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes.
Miller is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller misses the jab.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Saarenpaa, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Saarenpaa against the cage but Saarenpaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saarenpaa!
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miller lands an elbow.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Saarenpaa get back to his feet.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice body kick.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miller throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Miller.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Miller.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice strike.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
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!
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Miller.
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Miller misses.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller pulls Saarenpaa into guard.
Miller has Saarenpaa pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to sweep here but Saarenpaa controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller distracts Saarenpaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Johnny Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa motions for Miller to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarenpaa's sensitive parts.
Saarenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa is looking for the big counter here.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Saarenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Miller pushes him away.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Miller settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
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!
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Saarenpaa pushes him off.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Saarenpaa's hands, connecting with Saarenpaa's forehead.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Saarenpaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarenpaa wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saarenpaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
An out of breath Mika Saarenpaa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bashorov's choice of entrance music: Hangar 18. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Karim Bashorov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov misses with a body punch
and Raven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Bashorov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bashorov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bashorov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bashorov is looking to take a break and control but Raven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bashorov trying to control from half guard but Raven is working away.
Raven tries to get to full guard but Bashorov has control of the leg.
Raven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raven.
Raven 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov looking to pass the guard.
Raven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bashorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bashorov advances position into side control!
Raven is looking to reverse the position.
Raven wants to control but Bashorov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bashorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raven gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bashorov with good strikes from the mount here!
Bashorov lands a big elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Bashorov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bashorov wants to control the pace but Raven is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven is trying desperately to improve position.
Bashorov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Raven's face.
Bashorov unloads with some shots from mount but Raven bucks and avoids them well.
Bashorov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bashorov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Raven tries to lock up and control but Bashorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bashorov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Raven hang on?
Raven wants to control but Bashorov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Raven that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov wants to control the pace but Raven is squirming around nicely.
Raven is desperately trying to improve his position but Bashorov has a good base and remains in mount.
Bashorov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bashorov landing strikes from the mount and Raven is in trouble!
Bashorov cracks Raven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bashorov cracks Raven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Raven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bashorov unloads with some shots from mount but Raven bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov connects with a looping right hand.
Bashorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raven connects with a nice looking jab.
Bashorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raven.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raven quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven misses with a body shot
and Bashorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bashorov throwing strikes but missing.
Bashorov preventing the sweep.
Raven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bashorov manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov is looking for a triangle but Raven pushes his legs off easily.
Raven lands a couple of digs.
Raven trying to control but Bashorov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bashorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raven is stalling in the full guard.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov pushes a forearm under Raven's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Raven is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karim Bashorov!
An out of breath Karim Bashorov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by We Are - Hollywood Undead. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym shoots in and drives through. Reznick sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Reznick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thrym or perhaps it was just good defense by Reznick, which made it look bad.
Thrym lands a jab to the head.
Thrym throws a lazy right hand but Reznick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trevor Reznick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym throws a low kick but Reznick moves out of range easily.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Thrym dips to his left and cracks Reznick with an uppercut!
Thrym misses the jab.
A jab from Reznick misses.
Thrym appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reznick scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym takes one to the side of the head.
Thrym has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Reznick.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Reznick moves out of range of the strikes.
Reznick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thrym doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym lands a right hook to the body.
Trevor Reznick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a chopping leg kick but Reznick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reznick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reznick.
A slow jab from Reznick misses its intended target.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reznick throws out the jab.
Reznick checks a low kick from Thrym.
Reznick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thrym if he has to take too many more of those.
Reznick looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
The fighters circling - Reznick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reznick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reznick lands with a nice body punch.
Thrym throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reznick on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrym counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Thrym swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reznick moves into the clinch.
Thrym is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rung Thrym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznick tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Reznick lands an uppercut.
A short right from Reznick.
Thrym tries to score a body lock takedown but Reznick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thrym is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Thrym tries to break the clinch but Reznick is controlling the position.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Thrym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reznick after a bit of a struggle.
Thrym takes a shot to the head.
Thrym wants to take the fight to the mat but Reznick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thrym breaks from the clinch.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reznick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reznick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Reznick moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Reznick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with a two punch combo.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Reznick looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Thrym defending well as Reznick loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reznick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reznick lands a jab to the nose.
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reznick's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reznick.
Reznick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reznick has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Reznick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Reznick moved away.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
Reznick takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Reznick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrym throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reznick tries to move into range but Thrym moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Reznick - just one landing.
Thrym looks to land a right hand but Reznick moved out of range.
Reznick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reznick misses.
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reznick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reznick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrym on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Thrym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Reznick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reznick.
Reznick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reznick throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick moved away.
Reznick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reznick lands a jab to the nose.
Reznick throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reznick doesn't seem bothered though.
Reznick throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym 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.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
Thrym swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reznick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thrym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym lands with an uppercut that bounces Reznick off the cage and back into range.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reznick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrym under the eye.
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Reznick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reznick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reznick 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.
Reznick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Reznick throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Reznick.
Thrym looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Thrym fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrym misses with a hook.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Reznick tries to work over Thrym's front leg with a kick but Thrym checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reznick is able to avoid easily.
Thrym throws a right hand that Reznick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznick also avoids with ease.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrym walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reznick throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
Thrym circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Thrym wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reznick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reznick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reznick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reznick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thrym misses the body punch
and Reznick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Reznick wants to counter with a clinch but Thrym pushes him away.
A left lands for Thrym.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Reznick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reznick throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick wants to improve his position but Thrym is controlling well.
Reznick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reznick.
Thrym is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thrym trying to control but Reznick is working from the bottom.
Thrym sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reznick keeping moving, preventing Thrym from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reznick is on top in guard.
Thrym bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reznick's guard.
Reznick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reznick misses with an uppercut
and Thrym counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reznick's knee momentarily.
Thrym lands with a straight right. Reznick didn't see that one coming.
Reznick with a nice cross.
Reznick misses with a few strikes there.
Reznick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
Reznick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good work by Reznick as he checks the leg kick.
Thrym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reznick can pounce on him.
Reznick tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Reznick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrym doesn't seem phased though.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Thrym sets himself, and Reznick steps forward looking for the clinch! Thrym avoids it this time.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
A big right from Reznick misses.
Reznick connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick swings widly with a right hand
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Reznick blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reznick is fending him off so far but Thrym persists. Nope, Reznick circles away and we're back to standing.
Reznick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Reznick misses.
Reznick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrym manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym attempts a counter takedown but Reznick avoids it well and moves away.
Reznick lands a nice hook to Thrym's body. Thrym takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thrym takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reznick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrym manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick blocks a low kick nicely.
Reznick moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Thrym throws a body kick that misses.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Reznick misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reznick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Thrym appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
Thrym moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reznick pushes Thrym up against the cage in a clinch.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Thrym tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrym stalling.
Thrym is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reznick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reznick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Trevor Reznick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym lands a body punch.
Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reznick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reznick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Reznick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrym stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Thrym looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reznick moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Reznick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrym swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reznick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym throws a quick counter head kick but Reznick was just out of range.
Thrym connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Thrym tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reznick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrym.
Reznick misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym throwing a counter right hand but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reznick just manages to avoid it.
Reznick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym misses with a double jab.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznick is looking to clinch.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of Reznick's head but Reznick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick blocks a head kick by Thrym.
Reznick wants to counter the offense by Thrym and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Reznick really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reznick connects with a jab.
Reznick misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Thrym tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Reznick ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Reznick checks a low kick from Thrym.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
Reznick misses the jab.
Thrym seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reznick tries to clinch there but Thrym circles away.
Reznick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Thrym throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reznick's waist but Reznick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thrym off to one side.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
It seemed like Reznick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reznick throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Reznick throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym scores with a nice body kick.
Thrym walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reznick as he jumps to the side.
Thrym misses with a body kick.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Reznick - just one landing.
Thrym scores with a spinning back kick!
Reznick sizes up Thrym with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Reznick misses with the combination.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Thrym changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Reznick connects with a right hand. Thrym shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Thrym closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thrym wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reznick keeps working.
Thrym is pressing down on Reznick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reznick is holding on for now.
Reznick is trying to maintain the position but Thrym is very close to passing his half guard.
Reznick wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznick trying to control but Thrym postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thrym takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thrym performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reznick is looking for a sweep. Thrym is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reznick is pressing down on Thrym's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thrym postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thrym will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thrym trying to control but Reznick is working from the bottom.
Thrym got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reznick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrym has managed to get both his arms back between Reznick's legs - danger averted.
Thrym is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reznick has his foot on Thrym's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thrym works his way back into a safe position though.
Reznick being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reznick misses with a leg kick.
Thrym is looking to counter punch.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Reznick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Reznick misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with a big head kick but Reznick shrugs it off.
Thrym throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrym throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thrym.
Reznick tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznick.
Reznick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
A jab from Reznick does it's job there.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. Reznick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick staying out of range there.
Reznick scores with a punch to the head.
Reznick throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Reznick cracks Thrym with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thrym throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Reznick gets a clinch.
Reznick throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Thrym on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reznick connects with an inside leg kick.
Reznick misses with an uppercut
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick leaves Thrym with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thrym misses with a takedown attempt - Reznick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
Thrym attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrym sets himself, and Reznick steps forward looking for the clinch! Thrym avoids it this time.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reznick throws out the jab.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reznick misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rung Thrym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznick thuds his right hand into Thrym's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrym connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reznick. Reznick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reznick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrym is out of range and Reznick settles back down.
Thrym swinging wildly here.
Reznick slips under a jab.
Thrym lands an overhand right.
Reznick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a looping left.
Reznick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym cracks Reznick with an open hand slap.
Reznick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reznick lands with a good body shot.
Trevor Reznick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reznick.
Reznick moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick.
Reznick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Reznick misses with a two punch combination.
Thrym takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Reznick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick scores with a nice strike.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick misses with an uppercut
and Reznick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznick throws out a powerful jab.
Reznick throws a lazy right hand but Thrym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrym feinted with a counter takedown.
Thrym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reznick.
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reznick wants to clinch up but Thrym keeps it at a distance.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym looks to throw the jab but Reznick is out of range.
Thrym will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reznick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Reznick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reznick 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Trevor Reznick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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