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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erick Clap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Dorozhkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clap comes to the cage accompanied by Burn it to the ground. Dorozhkin has chosen SMC HOODRATS as his entrance music. Anton Dorozhkin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erick Clap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Dorozhkin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clap chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dorozhkin can pounce on him.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Clap does no damage.
Dorozhkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Dorozhkin.
We've been informed that Dorozhkin 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.
Dorozhkin with a jab.
Dorozhkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clap closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dorozhkin tries a low kick but Clap avoids it.
Clap cracks Dorozhkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Dorozhkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Clap sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dorozhkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorozhkin off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Dorozhkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dorozhkin ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Dorozhkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap misses with a low kick as Dorozhkin jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clap is out of range and Dorozhkin settles back down.
Clap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clap seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dorozhkin misses with a left hand
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorozhkin manages to avoid it.
Dorozhkin throws a fast counter high kick but Clap manages to duck under it in time.
Dorozhkin thumps Clap with a low kick.
Clap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clap is defended easily by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dorozhkin misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clap moves away from the strike by Dorozhkin.
Clap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorozhkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Clap attempts a counter takedown but Dorozhkin avoids it well and moves away.
Dorozhkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clap is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clap takes a swing at Dorozhkin's ribcage but misses.
Clap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorozhkin counters with a big head kick but Clap shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorozhkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Clap.
Clap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorozhkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clap will feel that in the morning.
Anton Dorozhkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorozhkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorozhkin tries to land a body kick
and Clap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dorozhkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clap is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clap checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Clap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorozhkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
Dorozhkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorozhkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dorozhkin backs up against the cage.
Clap lands a left and a right that sends Dorozhkin crashing to the canvas! Clap dives into mount looking to finish!
Dorozhkin is rocked!
It looks like Anton Dorozhkin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorozhkin is trying to stand up.
Dorozhkin is still in real trouble! Can Clap finish him?
Dorozhkin holds on to Clap as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Clap tries to control but Dorozhkin wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clap controlling the pace for now.
Dorozhkin seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dorozhkin is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clap is really struggling to control Dorozhkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dorozhkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Clap has a good base and remains in mount.
Clap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dorozhkin is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dorozhkin wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Dorozhkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Dorozhkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clap counters with a single leg into guard. Dorozhkin didn't expect that.
Clap prevents Dorozhkin from getting back to his feet.
Clap preventing the sweep.
Dorozhkin wants to stand up but Clap is controlling him.
Dorozhkin keeping moving, preventing Clap from controlling successfully.
Clap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clap trying to control but Dorozhkin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clap is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dorozhkin is looking to stand back up but Clap counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dorozhkin.
Clap trying to control from half guard but Dorozhkin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dorozhkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Clap.
Clap stalling.
Clap is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clap prevents Dorozhkin from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorozhkin.
That kick from Clap tenderised Dorozhkin's leg. Dorozhkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dorozhkin counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Dorozhkin as he checks the leg kick.
Dorozhkin tries a low kick but Clap avoids it.
Dorozhkin scores with a spinning back kick!
Dorozhkin throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap lands a jab to the head.
Dorozhkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clap connects with a body shot.
Dorozhkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorozhkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dorozhkin connects with the punch.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dorozhkin, right into the meat.
Clap connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorozhkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Clap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorozhkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clap throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clap misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Clap misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorozhkin! But no joy.
Dorozhkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clap is looking to score with low kicks.
Clap scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorozhkin connects with a leg kick. Clap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clap throws a right and a left that Dorozhkin avoids nicely.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dorozhkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Clap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorozhkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Clap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorozhkin sprawls and moves away.
Dorozhkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Clap moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Dorozhkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dorozhkin moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Dorozhkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin motions for Clap to come forward. Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorozhkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Clap takes a swing at Dorozhkin's ribcage but misses.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorozhkin off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin lands an overhand right.
Dorozhkin misses with a head kick.
Clap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin misses with a low kick.
Clap lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dorozhkin takes a step back to recover.
Clap misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dorozhkin.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clap blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Clap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorozhkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Clap backing away here, and Dorozhkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dorozhkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Clap.
Clap backing away here, and Dorozhkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorozhkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Dorozhkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dorozhkin as Clap shoots in.
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Clap - just one landing.
Clap checks a low kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorozhkin needs to keep his hands up - Clap had a free shot at his head there.
Dorozhkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Clap off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clap. That's going to slow Dorozhkin down.
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorozhkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Clap misses with a body shot.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clap is looking to wear down Dorozhkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clap lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin is looking to slow Clap down with leg kicks.
Dorozhkin throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
Clap throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorozhkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorozhkin.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Clap throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorozhkin throws a front kick aimed at Clap's knee but Clap avoids it well.
Clap appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Clap blocks the low kick.
Clap fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dorozhkin just manages to avoid it.
Clap throws a body punch but Dorozhkin moves out of range.
Clap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorozhkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Clap misses the target.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorozhkin sprawls and moves away.
Clap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorozhkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dorozhkin misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Dorozhkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clap moves out of range of the body kick.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick which misses Clap's front leg but catches the back leg as Clap tries to avoid it.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clap checks a low kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Dorozhkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorozhkin 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. The Gangster has chosen Ace Hood - Changed On Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Star Dust has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster moves to clinch but Dust breaks away
and The Gangster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dust closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dust lands in his opponent's guard.
The Gangster is wriggling around but Dust manages to pass to half guard.
Dust thows a huge punch but The Gangster dodges it nicely.
The Gangster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Gangster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The Gangster wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust working The Gangster over with strikes.
Dust wants to control but The Gangster is keeping him busy.
Dust thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dust drops an elbow to the side of The Gangster's head.
The Gangster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Gangster wants to control but Dust is keeping busy.
The Gangster is looking to escape.
Dust looks to land a strike but The Gangster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dust wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving.
Dust wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Gangster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dust postures up in The Gangster's guard and throws a big left but The Gangster blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dust swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Dust.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Gangster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dust's half guard.
The Gangster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Gangster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Gangster's back!
Dust will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dust scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. The Gangster is looking for a way out.
The Gangster covering up well under a series of strikes from Dust.
Dust is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust throwing sloppy strikes.
Dust trying to control momentarily.
The Gangster rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The Gangster wants to get back to his feet.
Dust thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dust throws a right and a left that The Gangster avoids nicely.
A big left from Dust misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dust lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Gangster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Gangster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Gangster shoots in and gets a takedown into Dust's guard.
Star Dust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Gangster lands a couple of digs.
The Gangster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dust looking for a guillotine here but The Gangster defends easily.
The Gangster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Gangster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Gangster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Gangster works over Dust with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Gangster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dust is looking for a triangle but The Gangster pushes his legs off easily.
Dust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Gangster defends well.
The Gangster working some strikes from top position.
The Gangster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dust's head.
Dust manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Gangster manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is pulling down on Dust's head. It's preventing any offense from Dust, at least for the moment.
Dust prevents The Gangster from getting back to his feet.
The Gangster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gangster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dust is controlling him.
Dust trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster 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.
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dust trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
The Gangster moves out of range as Dust strikes.
Nice jab there from Dust.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dust fails to land the takedown.
Dust misses with a hook
and The Gangster counters with a stiff right hand.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dust dips to his left and cracks The Gangster with an uppercut!
Dust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Gangster throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Dust.
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch but Dust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dust throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
The Gangster clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dust throws a head kick that misses
and The Gangster counters with a straight right hand.
The Gangster is looking to clinch but Dust is avoiding it.
The Gangster throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Dust.
The Gangster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dust.
The Gangster slips under a jab from Dust.
The Gangster lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Gangster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dust misses with a straight left.
The Gangster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by The Gangster - just one landing.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gangster can do to turn this around?
Dust throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust moves away from the strike by The Gangster.
Dust feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Gangster looking for a sweep. Not yet The Gangster, not yet.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust postures up in The Gangster's guard and throws a big left but The Gangster blocks it.
The Gangster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dust is trying to get back to full guard.
Dust trying to control but The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster prevents Dust from improving his position.
Timmey The Gangster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust manages to get to full guard.
Dust has his foot on The Gangster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Gangster works his way back into a safe position though.
Dust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Gangster is concentrating on defense, preventing Dust from advancing position.
Dust is just content to waste time from the top position. The Gangster takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dust wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
The Gangster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dust looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Gangster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dust 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.
The Gangster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Gangster keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust won't allow The Gangster to sweep him here.
The Gangster pulls Dust in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dust manages to get himself to full guard.
The Gangster working from the guard for now, landing some 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 Star Dust.
Well Dust has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
Star Dust spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Timmey The Gangster spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all y'all!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farrokh Bulsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Zerzhynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulsara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bohemian Rhapsody. Zerzhynsky has chosen 2Pac-Under Pressure as his entrance music. Dmitry Zerzhynsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
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222 lbs
28 - 27 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farrokh Bulsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitry Zerzhynsky!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerzhynsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Zerzhynsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Bulsara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulsara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Bulsara with a nice cross.
It looks like Dmitry Zerzhynsky has been cut.
Zerzhynsky lands with a nice body punch.
Bulsara throws out a loose jab but Zerzhynsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulsara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bulsara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulsara misses with a leg kick
and Zerzhynsky counters with a left to the body.
Zerzhynsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zerzhynsky lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulsara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulsara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zerzhynsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulsara is retaining full guard.
Bulsara is adopting a defensive guard.
Bulsara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerzhynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zerzhynsky wants to pass the guard but Bulsara is keeping the position.
Zerzhynsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zerzhynsky stopping the sweep attempt from Bulsara.
Bulsara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zerzhynsky.
Zerzhynsky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bulsara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zerzhynsky, into his guard.
Bulsara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerzhynsky has his foot on Bulsara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulsara works his way back into a safe position though.
Zerzhynsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulsara defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zerzhynsky swings for the body but Bulsara moves out of range.
Zerzhynsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zerzhynsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulsara. Zerzhynsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zerzhynsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zerzhynsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bulsara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zerzhynsky throws a big shot that misses.
Zerzhynsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bulsara feints and then cracks Zerzhynsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zerzhynsky down.
Bulsara misses the jab.
Bulsara takes a swing at Zerzhynsky's ribcage but misses.
Zerzhynsky ducks under a wild hook from Bulsara.
Zerzhynsky clinches up with Bulsara and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulsara trying to control the position but instead, Zerzhynsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bulsara into the cage.
Bulsara lands a left hand.
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 Farrokh Bulsara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Zerzhynsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zerzhynsky misses with a double jab
and Bulsara counters with a stiff right hand.
Zerzhynsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bulsara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zerzhynsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zerzhynsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zerzhynsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zerzhynsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bulsara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerzhynsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bulsara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zerzhynsky but great work by Bulsara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulsara wants to control but Zerzhynsky is keeping him busy.
Zerzhynsky is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bulsara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bulsara controlling from the full mount.
Zerzhynsky is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerzhynsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zerzhynsky is squirming around, avoiding Bulsara's attempts to control the action.
Bulsara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zerzhynsky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zerzhynsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bulsara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zerzhynsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zerzhynsky being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zerzhynsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Zerzhynsky, not yet.
Zerzhynsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bulsara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bulsara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zerzhynsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulsara has managed to get both his arms back between Zerzhynsky's legs - danger averted.
Zerzhynsky wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Bulsara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zerzhynsky.
Zerzhynsky moves in looking to clinch but Bulsara pushes him off.
Zerzhynsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulsara tries to clinch up.
Bulsara thows a body kick. Zerzhynsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zerzhynsky is breathing heavily.
Zerzhynsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulsara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bulsara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zerzhynsky! But no joy.
Bulsara stuffs the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Zerzhynsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bulsara throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerzhynsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bulsara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Bulsara.
Bulsara cracks Zerzhynsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zerzhynsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bulsara finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farrokh Bulsara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Zerzhynsky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bulsara lands a big uppercut and Zerzhynsky crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zerzhynsky looks OK. Bulsara waves Zerzhynsky back to his feet!
That has opened up Dmitry Zerzhynsky's cut even more.
Farrokh Bulsara is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulsara steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Zerzhynsky is out on his feet! Bulsara sets himself and nearly takes Zerzhynsky's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Farrokh Bulsara!
Farrokh Bulsara very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes into the arena with Flash - Queen blaring out of the sound system. Shaman has chosen Shaman's Dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelvin Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Shaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Shaman walks into a left hand.
Shaman tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
A punch combination from Shaman misses.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker pushes Shaman up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Shaman.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Shaman controls the action.
Nice body punch from Shaman.
Shaman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Shaman controls the action.
Parker lands a body punch.
Shaman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker jumps guard but Shaman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shaman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parker is keeping busy.
Shaman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaman prevents a body shot from Parker.
Shaman has Parker pressed against the cage.
Shaman tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Shaman avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Shaman blocks a body shot from Parker.
Shaman prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Shaman avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker avoiding damage as Shaman throws knees to the body.
Shaman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaman.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shaman uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaman preventing the sweep.
Parker being controlled here, momentarily.
Parker looking for a guillotine here but Shaman defends easily.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parker is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors inform me that Shaman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaman controls the position.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaman trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Shaman prevents Parker from improving his position.
Parker wants to sweep but Shaman has passed to side control!
Parker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shaman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker wants to improve his position but Shaman is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaman's back!
Parker doesn't have the hooks in and Shaman manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shaman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaman loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Shaman.
Shaman moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Shaman throws out a powerful jab.
Parker stuns Shaman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaman is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaman, as that shot connected.
Shaman tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaman misses with a looping left.
Parker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaman.
Parker catches Shaman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaman walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Shaman throws a good cross that connects.
Parker shoots in and bounces Shaman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaman is keeping the position for now.
Parker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker cracks Shaman with a solid left hand.
Parker landing with the ground and pound.
Parker throws an elbow that misses. Shaman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Shaman!
Shaman stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Shaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker 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.
Shaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker has his foot on Shaman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaman works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parker keeping full guard, as Shaman tries to pass.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaman stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Parker is looking for a triangle but Shaman pushes his legs off easily.
Kelvin Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaman is one step ahead there.
Shaman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaman lands with a right hand.
Shaman with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shaman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parker slips a straight right by Shaman.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Shaman connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Shaman misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaman lands a front kick.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman staying out of range there.
Shaman stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaman moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaman throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Shaman only half commits.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parker feints and as Shaman raises his hands in defense, Parker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaman trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaman trying to control the position.
Parker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaman's guard.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Shaman defending well.
Parker lands with a punch from half guard.
Shaman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaman trying to control here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker prevents Shaman from improving his position.
Kelvin Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with a punch from half guard.
Shaman is controlling Parker's trapped leg to prevent Parker from advancing to side control.
Shaman is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaman trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Shaman wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to advance position but Shaman won't allow it.
Shaman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Shaman trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaman defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaman is trying to maintain the position but Parker is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Kelvin Parker.
I think Shaman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alive. Mookie Blaylock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Dobson's chin.
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260 lbs
34 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dobson to the ground! Blaylock dives into full mount looking to finish!
Dobson is rocked!
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
Blaylock loads up with a big shot that hurts Dobson! He's pulled Blaylock in close but Blaylock has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dobson survive? More strikes from Blaylock and Dobson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
23 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chantry scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Chantry.
Chantry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chantry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Chantry.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Chantry.
Silva connects with a right hand. Chantry shakes it off.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chantry tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
Chantry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Silva.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chantry tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Chantry back against the cage.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head.
A nice left hand lands by Chantry.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Chantry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chantry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chantry is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva presses Chantry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head.
Chantry is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva cracks Chantry with a nice body shot.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva prevents a body shot from Chantry.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantry or not.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chantry takes a shot to the head.
Oh Chantry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chantry seems to have got his legs back now.
Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva avoiding damage.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Chantry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chantry prevents a body shot from Silva.
Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chantry pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
Silva drops Chantry onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chantry is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chantry struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chantry.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a body shot.
Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borden Chantry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Chantry avoids it.
Chantry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
A big left from Chantry misses.
Chantry loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva slips under a jab from Chantry.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Chantry's ribs.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chantry's head.
Chantry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Chantry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva pushes Chantry up against the cage in a clinch.
Chantry pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Silva.
Chantry misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Chantry prevents a body shot from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Silva.
Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva blocking some punches.
Chantry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry misses with the head strike.
Chantry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry.
Silva prevents a body shot from Chantry.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chantry's brow.
Silva prevents a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Chantry in his tracks for a moment.
Chantry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Chantry out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Silva 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Kocur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska comes to the cage accompanied by Big Balls by AC/DC. Joey Kocur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
217 lbs
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220 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocur throws a hook but Ovaska avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ovaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Kocur 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.
Ovaska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ovaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kocur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ovaska smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Joey Kocur has been cut.
Kocur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kocur darts in and clinches Ovaska up against the cage.
Kocur managing to block the knees to the body from Ovaska.
Ovaska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ovaska has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Ovaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur prevents Ovaska from breaking the clinch.
Kocur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kocur lands a body shot.
Ovaska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kocur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kocur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kocur misses with the head strike.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ovaska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ovaska gets through Kocur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ovaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Kocur throws the left hand but Ovaska avoids the punch easily.
Ovaska lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
An attempted straight right counter from Ovaska misses the target.
Kocur takes one to the chin there.
Kocur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kocur backs away, Ovaska returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ovaska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ovaska, right into the meat.
Kocur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kocur lands a head kick. Ovaska smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Kocur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Ovaska works Kocur's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Kocur.
Ovaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Kocur misses with a kick to the body.
Ovaska throws a lazy body kick
and Kocur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ovaska's knee momentarily.
Kocur is looking to slow Ovaska down with leg kicks.
Ovaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kocur at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocur.
Kocur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ovaska looks to land a right hand but Kocur moved out of range.
Kocur throws the kick towards the body but Ovaska avoids it.
Ovaska throwing a counter right hand but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Kocur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ovaska avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ovaska.
Kocur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kocur throws a body punch but Ovaska moves out of range.
Kocur throws a front kick aimed at Ovaska's knee but Ovaska avoids it well.
Ovaska scores with the left hand. Kocur knows he should have avoided that one.
Ovaska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocur can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocur lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ovaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ovaska.
Kocur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kocur misses with a left hand
letting Ovaska counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Ovaska's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ovaska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ovaska throws a right hand that misses
letting Kocur counter with a right hand.
Ovaska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kocur.
Kocur misses with an uppercut.
Ovaska is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Kocur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Kocur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Kocur's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kocur throws a hook but Ovaska avoids it easily.
Ovaska jabs Kocur right on the nose. Kocur blinks but takes it well.
Kocur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ovaska takes a step back to recover.
Ovaska works the jab nicely.
Kocur scores with a push kick.
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kocur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ovaska misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ovaska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kocur cracks Ovaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocur moves out of range as Ovaska throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur scores with a push kick.
Kocur is looking to slow Ovaska down with leg kicks.
Kocur misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ovaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ovaska tries a head kick but it misses.
Kocur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kocur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ovaska misses with a wild body shot.
Kocur flicks out a counter leg kick but Ovaska steps away.
Ovaska plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kocur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ovaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ovaska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kocur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kocur works on Ovaska's body with a couple of short punches.
Ovaska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kocur.
Ovaska breaks from the clinch.
Ovaska connects with a right hand. Kocur shakes it off.
Kocur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ovaska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur cracks Ovaska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocur.
Ovaska misses the shot to the body.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Ovaska misses its intended target.
Kocur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ovaska's sensitive parts.
Kocur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocur scores with a head kick. Ovaska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kocur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ovaska. Ovaska obviously looking to wear him down.
Ovaska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kocur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ovaska's head.
Ovaska is rocked!
A solid body kick from Kocur.
Ovaska blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kocur with a nice cross.
Kocur cracks Ovaska with a hook to the temple - Ovaska is on wobbly legs here! Kocur swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ovaska falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kocur wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey Kocur!
A relieved looking Joey Kocur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Falcon (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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174 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
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168 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Falcon slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Project Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Falcon.
Falcon lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshino seems unphased.
Falcon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoshino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Falcon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Falcon tried to score with a low kick but Hoshino checks it.
Falcon lands a body shot.
Falcon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falcon scores with a hook to the body. Hoshino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcon throws a low kick but Hoshino moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falcon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Falcon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcon.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcon.
Falcon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoshino's hands.
Falcon wants to land a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
Falcon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoshino takes one to the side of the head.
Falcon misses with a leg kick.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcon misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Falcon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Falcon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falcon scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Falcon moved out of range nicely.
Falcon throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Falcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon scores with a leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falcon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Falcon.
Falcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcon misses with a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Falcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Falcon misses.
Falcon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoshino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Falcon scoring well with a low kick there.
Falcon throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falcon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Falcon connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon throws a lazy body kick
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcon slips under a jab.
Falcon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Falcon misses with a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcon lands with a straight right. Hoshino didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcon throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Falcon dominated that round.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hoshino might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcon.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Falcon ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcon also avoids with ease.
Falcon throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcon. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
and Falcon counters with a body kick that stops Hoshino in his tracks momentarily.
Falcon tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon misses with a low kick.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Falcon.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Falcon tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoshino is wise to it.
Hoshino slips a jab from Falcon.
Project Falcon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcon, right into the meat.
Falcon scores with a shot to the body.
Falcon delivers a nice body kick.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falcon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcon throws a big shot that misses.
Falcon wants to land a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Falcon.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoshino misses its target.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Falcon.
Falcon lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.
A combination from Falcon does no damage.
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Falcon's head back.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoshino with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcon misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice body shot.
Falcon misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Falcon.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Falcon manages to avoid it.
Falcon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Falcon lands the left hand.
Falcon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Falcon connects with the punch.
Falcon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoshino takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Falcon misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Falcon throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Hoshino.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Falcon.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Falcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Falcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Falcon misses with a hook
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Falcon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Falcon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Falcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon stuns Hoshino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoshino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcon. That's going to slow Hoshino down.
Falcon connects with a leg kick. Hoshino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Falcon avoids the punch easily.
Falcon throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Falcon moves away and avoids it.
Falcon scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Falcon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falcon misses with a looping right.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon misses with a left hand
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Falcon misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoshino throws a hook but Falcon blocks it.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Falcon counters with a straight right hand.
Falcon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoshino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcon.
Falcon throws a solid leg kick but Hoshino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falcon.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Falcon throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcon throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Hoshino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Falcon avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Falcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Falcon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcon misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Falcon manages to avoid it.
Falcon moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoshino.
Nice body kick from Falcon.
Falcon throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Falcon moved out of range nicely.
Falcon throws a low kick, looking for Hoshino's leg but Hoshino calmly moves out of range.
Falcon fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoshino in the body.
Falcon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Falcon really 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.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Falcon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcon takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Falcon swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Falcon moved out of range.
Falcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcon throws a leg kick but Hoshino checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcon jabs at Hoshino's body.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falcon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoshino in his tracks.
Falcon throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcon with a hook.
Falcon scores with a punch to the head.
Falcon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Falcon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoshino with a body shot.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon tries to work over Hoshino's front leg with a kick but Hoshino checks it.
Falcon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Falcon avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Falcon. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcon to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falcon cracks Hoshino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Falcon with a series of wild strikes but Falcon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcon.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Falcon.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Falcon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Falcon lands but Hoshino takes it in his stride.
Falcon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoshino checks it well.
Falcon scores with a punch to the head.
Falcon misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Falcon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Falcon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Falcon scores with a jab to the body.
Falcon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the body
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Falcon cracks Hoshino with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcon.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Falcon manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcon thumps Hoshino with a low kick.
Falcon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hoshino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcon.
Falcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcon misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Falcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Falcon moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Falcon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Hoshino.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Falcon cracks the inside of Hoshino's front leg.
Hoshino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Falcon throws a front kick aimed at Hoshino's knee but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcon misses with the body kick
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino cracks Falcon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcon throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hoshino blocks the low kick.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcon scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcon misses with a body kick.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falcon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Falcon misses with a body shot
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcon, right into the meat.
Falcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Falcon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcon looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Falcon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Falcon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcon cracks Hoshino with a good jab.
Falcon misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falcon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Falcon!
After winning the bout, Project Falcon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vikramditya Singh Ratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Singh Ratore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac-Tupac All Eyez On Me. Vikramditya Singh Ratore has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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237 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vikramditya Singh Ratore !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Dyson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh Ratore motions for Dyson to come forward. Singh Ratore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh Ratore is looking to land body kicks.
Singh Ratore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dyson works the jab nicely.
It looks like Vikramditya Singh Ratore has been cut.
Dyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Singh Ratore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Singh Ratore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Singh Ratore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Dyson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dyson.
Vikramditya Singh Ratore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Ratore avoids the body shot from Dyson.
Dyson lands a jab to Singh Ratore 's midsection.
Singh Ratore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dyson.
Dyson connects with a leg kick. Singh Ratore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson misses with a body shot.
Dyson moves forwards but Singh Ratore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Philip Dyson has been cut.
Singh Ratore misses with a hook
and Singh Ratore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dyson with a jab.
Dyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh Ratore .
Singh Ratore with a jab.
A head kick misses from Singh Ratore .
Dyson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh Ratore loads up on a big right hand but Dyson slips the punch.
Singh Ratore missing with a left hand there. Dyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh Ratore ducks under a wild hook from Dyson.
Singh Ratore misses with a low kick.
Dyson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dyson blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Singh Ratore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dyson checks a leg kick.
Dyson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson misses with a jab to the body
and Singh Ratore counters with a three punch combo that has Dyson backing up. Dyson nods at Singh Ratore to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyson looks to throw the jab but Singh Ratore is out of range.
Singh Ratore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dyson throws a body punch but Singh Ratore moves out of range.
A left lands for Singh Ratore .
Dyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Singh Ratore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Singh Ratore swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
Dyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Singh Ratore rather than just go for the knockout.
Dyson throws a shot from downtown. Singh Ratore moves away and avoids it.
Singh Ratore throws a wild body kick that Dyson sees coming a mile off.
Dyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dyson.
Singh Ratore lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson moves out of range as Singh Ratore throws a body kick.
Dyson feints a counter leg kick.
Singh Ratore scores with a hook.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dyson misses with a hook. Singh Ratore ducked under it nicely.
Dyson moves forwards but Singh Ratore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh Ratore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dyson cracks Singh Ratore with a good jab.
Singh Ratore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dyson lands a nice shot that snaps Singh Ratore 's head back.
Singh Ratore slips a straight right by Dyson.
Dyson checks a low kick from Singh Ratore .
Dyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Singh Ratore with a body shot.
Singh Ratore needs to keep his hands up - Dyson had a free shot at his head there.
Singh Ratore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh Ratore throws a body punch but Dyson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Ratore defending well as Dyson loads up on a big left hand.
Singh Ratore thinks about countering with a head kick.
Singh Ratore misses with an uppercut
and Dyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh Ratore thinking.
Singh Ratore misses with a low kick.
Dyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh Ratore feints and then cracks Dyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dyson down.
Dyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh Ratore .
Singh Ratore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
Dyson misses with a kick to the body.
As Dyson looks to move away, Singh Ratore throws a big counter combo but Dyson just gets out of the way.
Singh Ratore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh Ratore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh Ratore throws the kick towards the body but Dyson avoids it.
Dyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh Ratore .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Philip Dyson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dyson lands a really nice looking cross but Singh Ratore seems unphased.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick but Dyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Singh Ratore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singh Ratore tries to land a body kick
and Dyson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Singh Ratore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dyson.
Singh Ratore catches Dyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick but Dyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Dyson misses.
Singh Ratore tried to score with a low kick but Dyson checks it.
Singh Ratore 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Singh Ratore scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson misses with a low kick.
Dyson swings for the body but Singh Ratore moves out of range.
Singh Ratore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Dyson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Singh Ratore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson ducks under a wild hook from Singh Ratore .
Singh Ratore slips under a jab from Dyson.
Dyson throws out a powerful jab.
Dyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh Ratore doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good exchange - Dyson coming out on top.
Vikramditya Singh Ratore 's cut is getting worse.
Dyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dyson lands a big right hand that sends Singh Ratore crashing to the mat! Dyson stays standing though and waves Singh Ratore back to his feet!
Singh Ratore is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Dyson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Singh Ratore . Singh Ratore tries to recover but Dyson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Singh Ratore lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dyson!
A very excited looking Philip Dyson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Dzhumagaliev off balance momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Sackett avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhumagaliev or not.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
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!
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett clobbers Dzhumagaliev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Dzhumagaliev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a left hand that sends Dzhumagaliev to the canvas!
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sackett is controlling him.
Dzhumagaliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Sackett looking to sit in guard and control but Dzhumagaliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dzhumagaliev postures up.
Sackett 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing Dzhumagaliev from standing up.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Dzhumagaliev's body. Dzhumagaliev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a double jab
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzhumagaliev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Dzhumagaliev.
As Sackett backs off Dzhumagaliev throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
Dzhumagaliev lands a head kick that stumbles Sackett and the fighters go to the mat.
Dzhumagaliev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
Sackett wants to hit a switch here but Dzhumagaliev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sackett there!
Sackett working to try and regain half guard.
Sackett wants to hold on but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev controlling the position easily from mount.
Dzhumagaliev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Nolan Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett misses with a left hand
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev obviously looking to wear him down.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzhumagaliev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Dzhumagaliev back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sackett forces Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett gets through Dzhumagaliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev can't break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhumagaliev lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Dzhumagaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev checks a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a left and a right that stings Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Jab from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dzhumagaliev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Dzhumagaliev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sackett if he has to take too many more of those.
Dzhumagaliev delivers a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice head kick!
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Dzhumagaliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett is looking for a counter combo.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzhumagaliev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Dzhumagaliev settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzhumagaliev. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it.
Dzhumagaliev flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Dzhumagaliev's knee but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett checks a low kick from Dzhumagaliev.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Dzhumagaliev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dzhumagaliev blocks it with crossed arms.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett is working Dzhumagaliev over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dzhumagaliev in his tracks.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Dzhumagaliev
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Well Dzhumagaliev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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