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Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Escrima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escrima comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Escrima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaksinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escrima moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaksinen works over Escrima's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escrima.
Escrima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen throws a looping overhand right but Escrima ducks down to avoid it.
Escrima misses with a leg kick.
Escrima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaksinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Escrima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
Escrima misses with a hook.
Jaksinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Jaksinen has knocked Escrima down with a huge combo! Jaksinen steps away and waves a wobbly Escrima back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Escrima is rocked!
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaksinen. Escrima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Escrima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escrima motions for Jaksinen to come forward. Escrima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escrima takes one on the button.
Jaksinen needs to keep his hands up - Escrima had a free shot at his head there.
Jaksinen lands with a big left! Escrima is wobbled badly! Jaksinen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Escrima to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amitraghat Nagarjun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagarjun comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac – Scared Straight. Dust has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
33 - 15 - 1 |
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147 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amitraghat Nagarjun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust misses with a double jab
and Nagarjun counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagarjun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dust connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagarjun throws a low kick, looking for Dust's leg but Dust calmly moves out of range.
Dust moves away from the strike by Nagarjun.
Nagarjun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but Nagarjun ducks down to avoid it.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagarjun.
Decent striking displayed by Nagarjun there.
Nagarjun connects with a body shot.
Nagarjun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dust has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nagarjun gets caught napping as Dust dives in and scores a takedown. Nagarjun manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust wants to control from the top but Nagarjun keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagarjun working for submissions but it's allowed Dust to get to half guard.
Nagarjun tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Nagarjun wants to control but Dust is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nagarjun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dust.
Dust missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dust is taking a breather. Nagarjun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dust drops an elbow to the side of Nagarjun's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nagarjun!
Nagarjun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagarjun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nagarjun is looking to improve his position but Dust isn't that keen on the idea.
Dust has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nagarjun's face.
The referee warns Nagarjun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dust raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun regains half guard.
Nagarjun is not content to let Dust control the position.
Nagarjun is looking for a sweep. Dust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagarjun taking some punishment here, with Dust in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust controlling the pace.
Nagarjun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagarjun 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Nagarjun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dust has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Dust.
Dust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dust lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dust seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagarjun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagarjun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dust is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Dust.
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!
Nagarjun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nagarjun takes a swing at Dust's ribcage but misses.
Nagarjun slips a jab and a cross from Dust.
It looked like Nagarjun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dust tries to bum rush Nagarjun with a series of wild strikes but Nagarjun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagarjun is looking to counter punch.
Nagarjun connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagarjun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dust.
Dust throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagarjun avoids a kick to the body.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nagarjun.
Dust lands a body shot.
Dust throws a right hand that Nagarjun ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagarjun also avoids with ease.
Nagarjun thuds a left hand into Dust's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagarjun throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nagarjun's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagarjun misses with a left hand
and Dust counters with a single leg into guard. Nagarjun didn't expect that.
Nagarjun trying to control the position here.
Nagarjun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagarjun pulls Dust in close to his closed guard and prevents Dust from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dust stays in close to Nagarjun's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dust won't allow Nagarjun to sweep him here.
Dust throwing strikes from guard but Nagarjun blocks nicely.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagarjun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Nagarjun is keeping the position.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagarjun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dust throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagarjun is retaining full guard.
Nagarjun has Dust pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nagarjun has momentary wrist control but Dust slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagarjun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagarjun looking to control.
Dust stands and throws Nagarjun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagarjun is trying to work for a sweep but Dust has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust lands with some strikes.
Dust punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagarjun tries to lock up and control but Dust gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nagarjun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dust tries to control but Nagarjun wriggling away.
Nagarjun tries to hold on but Dust postures up.
Dust is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dust avoids the attempt from Nagarjun to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Dust misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Dust.
Dust throws a leg kick but Nagarjun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dust moves out of range as Nagarjun throws a body kick.
Nagarjun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dust connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagarjun throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Dust lands a really nice looking cross but Nagarjun seems unphased.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagarjun appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagarjun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust misses with a series of wild punches.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagarjun tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nagarjun just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagarjun counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagarjun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dust misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagarjun misses the target.
Dust blocks a head kick by Nagarjun.
Amitraghat Nagarjun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nagarjun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagarjun lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.
Jab from Dust.
Amitraghat Nagarjun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Dust catches Nagarjun right on the button with a cross.
Dust looks to land a body kick but Nagarjun moved away.
Nagarjun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dust is out of range.
Nagarjun lands with a shot to the body.
Dust shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dust was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Nagarjun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagarjun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dust is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nagarjun tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust working the ground and pound but Nagarjun is defending the strikes.
Dust trying to control the position but Nagarjun is working away.
Nagarjun is looking to reverse the position.
Nagarjun on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nagarjun tries to improve position but can't.
Dust working the body and head with strikes.
Dust trying to control the action but Nagarjun is working from the bottom.
Dust in side control, throwing shots but Nagarjun defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nagarjun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dust lands some shots froms side control.
Dust lands an elbow.
Dust landing a few strikes.
Nagarjun tries to bench press Dust off him but Dust keeps the position.
Nagarjun chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Nagarjun is looking to regain half guard here but Dust keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Star Dust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dust has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
In his post fight interview, Star Dust started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fireball - Pitbull. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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26
145 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Melo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Middleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Middleton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melo is able to avoid easily.
Melo walks into a left hand.
Melo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melo.
Middleton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Melo is leaning against Middleton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Middleton is trying to maintain a safe position but Melo gets an underhook and turns Middleton into the cage.
A short left from Middleton.
Melo throws a punch but it's blocked by Middleton.
Melo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Middleton backwards.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Melo.
Middleton misses with a knee to the head.
Middleton is looking to control Melo's arms but Melo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Middleton has his back to the cage.
Melo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Middleton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Melo lands an uppercut.
Melo can't find room to land a body shot as Middleton controls the action.
Melo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Middleton.
Melo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melo breaks the clinch.
Melo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Middleton is out of range.
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Middleton.
Middleton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Middleton swinging wildly here.
Middleton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Middleton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Middleton leaves Melo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Middleton in his tracks.
Josh Middleton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Middleton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Middleton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melo momentarily.
Melo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Middleton throws a sloppy head kick
and Melo counters with a nice uppercut.
Middleton tries to keep at a distance but Melo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melo tries to work over Middleton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Middleton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Middleton blocking some punches.
Middleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Melo is working Middleton over against the cage.
Middleton slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Melo.
Melo lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Middleton gets tackled into the cage by Melo. Melo maintains the clinch.
Melo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Middleton has Melo pushed against the cage.
Middleton tries to circle away but Melo has him pinned against the cage.
Middleton misses with a body punch.
Middleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Melo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Middleton's hands.
Middleton misses with a hook.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Melo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Middleton.
Melo checks a leg kick.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Middleton tries to bum rush Melo with a series of wild strikes but Melo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo throws out a loose jab but Middleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Melo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Middleton lands with an overhand left.
Melo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Middleton.
Middleton takes a swing at Melo's ribcage but misses.
Middleton lands with a nice combination. Melo backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.
Middleton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melo.
A big left from Middleton misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Middleton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Middleton.
Melo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A leg kick checked by Middleton.
Middleton looks to land a combination. Melo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Melo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melo misses with an uppercut. Middleton saw that one coming.
Middleton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Middleton lands a slapping body shot.
Melo slips a jab and a cross from Middleton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melo! But no joy.
Josh Middleton is winning the standup battle so far.
Melo lands a nice hook to Middleton's body. Middleton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Middleton lands a nice shot that snaps Melo's head back.
Melo throws a body punch but Middleton moves out of range.
Middleton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Melo sprawls and moves away.
Melo looks to land a right hand but Middleton moved out of range.
Melo throws a leg kick but Middleton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Middleton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melo throws a hook but Middleton avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo misses with a body shot.
Middleton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melo slips a jab from Middleton.
Melo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Melo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo throws a shot from downtown. Middleton moves away and avoids it.
Melo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Middleton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo clinches with his opponent.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melo lands a body shot.
Middleton breaks the clinch.
Middleton connects with a right hand. Melo shakes it off.
Middleton lands a jab to the head.
Middleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Middleton tries to land a front kick but Melo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Melo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Middleton misses with a lunging right hand
and Melo counters with a stiff right hand.
Melo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Melo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Melo cracks Middleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Melo catches Middleton right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Middleton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Middleton moves out of range as Melo strikes.
Melo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Middleton!
Middleton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Middleton. Those never looked like landing.
Melo digs a good body shot into Middleton's ribs.
Middleton misses with a hook.
Middleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Middleton throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
Middleton swats away the attempt to clinch by Melo.
Middleton walks into a left hand.
Middleton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Middleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Middleton is out of range.
Melo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melo doesn't manage to clinch there - Middleton circles away.
Middleton throws a head kick that half lands.
Melo tries to clinch but Middleton is having none of it.
Middleton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melo. Middleton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Middleton is looking to counter punch.
Melo throws a leg kick that misses.
Melo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Middleton walks into a jab.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Middleton.
Melo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Melo as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Melo pushes Middleton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Melo fails to land.
Middleton taking a breather.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Middleton avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
Melo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Middleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Middleton tries to keep at a distance but Melo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melo blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Middleton has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Middleton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Middleton working aggressively here.
Middleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Middleton moves away from the strike by Melo.
Jab by Melo.
Middleton is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renan Melo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Middleton throws a right and a left that Melo avoids nicely.
Melo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melo scores with a sloppy right hand. Middleton should have avoided that one.
Oh Middleton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Middleton out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renan Melo!
Renan Melo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Flash - Queen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelvin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulpiquante swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker throws a body punch but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulpiquante.
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Boulpiquante - just one landing.
We've been informed that Parker 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.
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boulpiquante in his tracks.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Parker sizes up Boulpiquante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker misses with a hook. Boulpiquante ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with a right hand
letting Boulpiquante counter with a right hand.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boulpiquante scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Boulpiquante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boulpiquante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Boulpiquante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker slips under a jab from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boulpiquante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Boulpiquante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Boulpiquante misses
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Boulpiquante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Boulpiquante lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Boulpiquante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boulpiquante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Boulpiquante's shoulder, as Boulpiquante tries to avoid the shot.
Parker takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Boulpiquante. Boulpiquante maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulpiquante controls his hands.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelvin Parker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Parker lands.
Boulpiquante takes one on the button.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Boulpiquante's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulpiquante is looking to counter punch.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boulpiquante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boulpiquante just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to bum rush Boulpiquante with a series of wild strikes but Boulpiquante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulpiquante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boulpiquante misses with the combination.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Boulpiquante's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Boulpiquante misses.
Boulpiquante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boulpiquante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulpiquante throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parker.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boulpiquante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulpiquante misses with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Boulpiquante's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulpiquante tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Boulpiquante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker tries to move into range but Boulpiquante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulpiquante connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Boulpiquante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Boulpiquante's knee but Boulpiquante avoids it well.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boulpiquante.
Parker digs a good hook to Boulpiquante's body.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Boulpiquante connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Boulpiquante counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker tries a low kick but Boulpiquante avoids it.
Boulpiquante throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulpiquante is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Boulpiquante.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Boulpiquante checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boulpiquante tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulpiquante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker tries a quick counter leg kick but Boulpiquante is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boulpiquante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Boulpiquante moved out of range nicely.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Boulpiquante's belly button to the back.
Kelvin Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulpiquante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Boulpiquante should have avoided that one.
Parker lands with a hook. Boulpiquante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boulpiquante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boulpiquante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Boulpiquante blocks the low kick.
Boulpiquante went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulpiquante moves away from the strike by Parker.
Boulpiquante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulpiquante.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Boulpiquante lands with a slapping head kick.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Boulpiquante finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker jabs at Boulpiquante's body.
Parker digs a good body shot into Boulpiquante's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Boulpiquante.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Boulpiquante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boulpiquante scrambles back to his feet.
Boulpiquante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boulpiquante lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Boulpiquante moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Boulpiquante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy head kick
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Boulpiquante ducks down to avoid it.
Boulpiquante misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a leg kick.
Boulpiquante connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Boulpiquante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulpiquante misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante looks to clinch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulpiquante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boulpiquante walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Boulpiquante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulpiquante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker is looking to slow Boulpiquante down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Boulpiquante.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulpiquante momentarily.
Boulpiquante clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Boulpiquante.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker 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 Boulpiquante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boulpiquante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boulpiquante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulpiquante manages to avoid it.
Boulpiquante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Boulpiquante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker connects with a body shot.
A jab from Boulpiquante finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boulpiquante thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulpiquante needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulpiquante's calf.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boulpiquante.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Boulpiquante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Parker.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Parker!
Kelvin Parker very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Kanitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Vadim Nazarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Kanitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Nazarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanitz circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Kanitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Kanitz ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kanitz.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Kanitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Kanitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kanitz keeps Nazarov at a distance using the push kick.
Kanitz feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazarov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kanitz scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Kanitz settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Kanitz.
Kanitz with a jab.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanitz sprawls well. Kanitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nazarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon Kanitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon Kanitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanitz.
Kanitz defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Kanitz motions for Nazarov to come forward. Kanitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that Kanitz avoids nicely.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanitz.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kanitz lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Kanitz as Nazarov shoots in.
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!
Nazarov scores with a jab to the body.
Kanitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov checks a low kick from Kanitz.
Kanitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Kanitz avoids the punch easily.
Kanitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanitz ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Kanitz misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz misses with a leg kick.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Kanitz shows good takedown defense.
Kanitz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanitz moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Kanitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kanitz misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
Kanitz is looking to wear down Nazarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanitz.
Kanitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
And Kanitz counters with a quick kick to the body but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanitz.
Kanitz digs a good body shot into Nazarov's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov scores with a jab.
Kanitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanitz.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanitz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kanitz looks to land a combination. Nazarov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov misses the jab.
Kanitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazarov just manages to avoid it.
Kanitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kanitz
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Kanitz tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kanitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanitz's head.
A shot to the liver by Kanitz. Beautiful body shot.
Kanitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nazarov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kanitz has got the better of the exchanges.
Kanitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazarov counters with a single leg into guard. Kanitz didn't expect that.
Kanitz wants to stand and escape but Nazarov is having none of it.
Kanitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nazarov on the ground.
Kanitz has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanitz has control of Nazarov's left arm, preventing Nazarov from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanitz has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanitz pulls Nazarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nazarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nazarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Kanitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Kanitz avoids the punch easily.
Nazarov walks into a straight right hand from Kanitz.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazarov scores with a nice strike.
Nazarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kanitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazarov shoots in but Kanitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Nazarov backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simon Kanitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanitz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov working away.
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kanitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Kanitz is looking for a sweep.
Kanitz parries the strikes from Nazarov easily there. Nazarov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kanitz to escape.
Check out the look on Nazarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nazarov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kanitz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nazarov working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nazarov.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kanitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanitz tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nazarov.
Nazarov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kanitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kanitz is looking to regain half guard here but Nazarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kanitz to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanitz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nazarov connects with a decent elbow.
Kanitz is trying to buck Nazarov off.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Kanitz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Kanitz struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nazarov cracks Kanitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nazarov is working Kanitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nazarov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nazarov working the ground and pound.
Kanitz prevents Nazarov from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanitz staying out of range there.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
Kanitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kanitz punishes Nazarov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanitz defends well and Nazarov ends up having to push Kanitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazarov defending well as Kanitz loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov throws a shot to the body.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarov cracks Kanitz with an open hand slap.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanitz throws out the jab.
Kanitz avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Kanitz misses with a straight right.
Kanitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov is looking for the big counter here.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Nazarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarov swings for the body but Kanitz moves out of range.
Nazarov defending well as Kanitz loads up on a big left hand.
Kanitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarov at a distance.
Kanitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kanitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
Kanitz is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kanitz slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanitz.
Nazarov throws a right hand that Kanitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanitz also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Simon Kanitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Kanitz moves out of range.
Kanitz is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.
Kanitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanitz takes one on the button.
Kanitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kanitz scrambles back to his feet.
Kanitz tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nazarov backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kanitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanitz.
Kanitz lands with a shot to the body.
Kanitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Kanitz misses with a straight left.
Kanitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Kanitz misses with a kick to the body.
Kanitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simon Kanitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nazarov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Kanitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Nazarov backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Kanitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov drops his hands momentarily and Kanitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kanitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanitz cracks a nice hook into Nazarov's ribs.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazarov's head.
Kanitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Kanitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Kanitz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruyne has chosen Busta Rhymes - Other Side Of The Road as his entrance music. Akeen Coker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Coker jabs Bruyne right on the nose. Bruyne blinks but takes it well.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Coker lands with a nice body kick.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bruyne. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bruyne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruyne.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruyne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coker counters with a nice body kick.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Bruyne tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coker's half guard.
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.
Coker moves into full guard.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne with a nice head shot there.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne trying to move into half guard but instead Coker has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Coker is proving a slippery customer.
Bruyne is adopting a defensive guard.
Coker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker trying to control but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coker wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Coker stopping the sweep attempt from Bruyne.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coker slips nicely into half guard.
Coker misses with a head shot. Bruyne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Coker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bruyne shoots in for a double leg but Coker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Bruyne catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne takes the fight into the clinch.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bruyne up against the cage.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruyne tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bruyne to keep the fight standing.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Coker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker lands a shot to the body.
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne keeps Coker at a distance using the push kick.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Bruyne.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Bruyne 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.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coker tries to land a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's head.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Coker throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Bruyne catches Coker right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Bruyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coker did well to prevent Bruyne getting side control.
Bruyne prevents Coker from improving his position.
Coker is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Bruyne.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruyne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Coker lands a nice hook to Bruyne's body. Bruyne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Bruyne darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.
Coker stalling in the clinch but Bruyne improves position.
Coker lands a right hand.
Coker slowing the pace effectively.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Coker.
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coker did well to prevent Bruyne getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruyne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruyne's back!
Bruyne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Coker is now in side control.
Coker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker misses with the ground and pound.
Bruyne wants to control but Coker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruyne wants to control but Coker postures up.
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.
Coker throws an elbow but Bruyne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coker trying to control the action but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Bruyne is trying to improve his position.
Coker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Akeen Coker.
I think Coker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massey comes to the cage accompanied by 5 minutes Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Massey.
A solid body kick from Massey.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Massey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarczynski scores with a nice strike.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarczynski.
Massey pushes Tarczynski away with a front kick.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski pushes Massey away with a front kick.
Massey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
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!
Massey throws a head kick but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
Massey cracks a nice hook into Tarczynski's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarczynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Tarczynski slips a jab from Massey.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Massey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarczynski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Massey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarczynski.
Massey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Tarczynski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses with some punches.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Massey pushes Tarczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarczynski taking a breather.
Massey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tarczynski lands with a left to the head.
Massey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Massey working aggressively here.
Tarczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Massey.
Tarczynski misses with a knee strike.
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey moves out of range of the body kick.
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Massey loads up on a big right hand but Tarczynski slips the punch.
Massey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Massey.
Tarczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Tarczynski lands with a kick to the temple. Massey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Massey.
Tarczynski misses with the body kick
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarczynski tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Massey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski slips under a jab.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Tarczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski closes the distance and clinches.
Massey misses with some punches.
Massey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Massey.
Massey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Massey avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Massey on the inside.
Tarczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Josh Massey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey lands a jab-cross combination.
Tarczynski scores with a head kick. Massey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarczynski scores with a spinning back kick!
Massey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Tarczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Massey throws a body punch but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Massey lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarczynski off the cage and back into range.
Tarczynski misses with a shot to the body
and Massey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Tarczynski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tarczynski lands with a shot to the body.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey misses with an uppercut.
Massey sets himself, and Tarczynski steps forward looking for the clinch! Massey avoids it this time.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Massey's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarczynski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Massey - the referee stops the clock and Tarczynski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Massey. Tarczynski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Massey connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Massey moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Massey throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
A big left from Massey misses.
Tarczynski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarczynski connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is looking to land body kicks.
Tarczynski misses with a hook. Massey ducked under it nicely.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Tarczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Tarczynski connects with a single shot there.
Massey throws a series of punches but Tarczynski avoids them all with ease.
Massey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Massey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Massey. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarczynski 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 Massey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Massey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski tries to clinch but Massey moves away
and Massey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Karol Tarczynski's cut even more.
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!
Tarczynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Massey misses.
Tarczynski wants to counter with a clinch but Massey pushes him away.
Tarczynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Massey.
Massey is looking to score with low kicks.
Tarczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarczynski blocks the body kick.
Tarczynski drops his hands momentarily and Massey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Tarczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Massey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Massey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Massey.
Massey throws a leg kick
and Tarczynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Massey thinking.
Tarczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Massey.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massey misses with a looping left.
Massey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tarczynski's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey tries to land a front kick but Tarczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Massey 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.
Massey misses with a left hand
and Tarczynski counters with a head kick.
Tarczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Tarczynski moves away and avoids it.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massey.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Massey to score with a decent uppercut.
The cut above Karol Tarczynski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Massey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Massey.
Tarczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarczynski blocks a jab.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey avoids the body shot from Tarczynski.
A jab from Massey misses.
Massey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Massey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Massey throws a series of punches but Tarczynski avoids them all with ease.
Tarczynski scores with a leg kick.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarczynski can do to turn this around?
Tarczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Massey there.
Josh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karol Tarczynski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tarczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
Massey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarczynski can pounce on him.
Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarczynski lands an overhand right.
Tarczynski jabs Massey right on the nose. Massey blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Massey. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarczynski rushes Massey and presses him up against the cage.
Massey tries to work over Tarczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Massey.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Massey avoids the damage to the body.
Tarczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Massey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Massey scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Massey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Massey is leaning against Tarczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Massey!
Josh Massey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malik Al-Khaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Al-Khaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Jab by Rutherford.
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Al-Khaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi is looking to wear down Rutherford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for Al-Khaldi.
A big left from Al-Khaldi misses.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick
and Al-Khaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi is stalling here.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi has Rutherford pushed against the cage.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al-Khaldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Al-Khaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rutherford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al-Khaldi throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Al-Khaldi misses.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al-Khaldi misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Al-Khaldi connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi gets a clinch.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford rushes Al-Khaldi and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a push kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al-Khaldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al-Khaldi trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Rutherford throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al-Khaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi has closed the distance and engaged Rutherford in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Al-Khaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi breaks from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight left.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford rushes Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford lands a head kick. Al-Khaldi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Al-Khaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Rutherford lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steven Rutherford just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Al-Khaldi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Al-Khaldi looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al-Khaldi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Al-Khaldi back into the cage.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him off.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al-Khaldi thinking.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Al-Khaldi throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Al-Khaldi only half commits.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Rutherford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford pushes Al-Khaldi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford is working Al-Khaldi over against the cage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford is working Al-Khaldi over against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeez, Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi is rocked!
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutherford has double underhooks.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Al-Khaldi both land. Nice combination.
Rutherford with a jab.
Oh Al-Khaldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malik Al-Khaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Rutherford!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vikramditya Singh Ratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Singh Ratore 's choice of entrance music: 2pac-Tupac All Eyez On Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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287 lbs
43 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vikramditya Singh Ratore !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh Ratore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh Ratore .
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 Goldstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Vikramditya Singh Ratore has been cut.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Singh Ratore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldstein throws a wild body kick that Singh Ratore sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
and Singh Ratore counters with a left to the body.
Singh Ratore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singh Ratore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A swing and a miss from Singh Ratore .
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Singh Ratore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goldstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singh Ratore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh Ratore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh Ratore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh Ratore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Goldstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Singh Ratore pushes Goldstein off looking to stand but Goldstein dives back in and keeps control.
Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh Ratore 's head.
Goldstein content to control rather than advance.
Singh Ratore is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Singh Ratore is working from the bottom.
Goldstein controlling the action here.
Goldstein throwing shots but Singh Ratore is blocking nicely.
Singh Ratore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Goldstein manages to move to mount!
Goldstein 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.
Singh Ratore holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goldstein tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh Ratore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh Ratore to regain full guard.
Goldstein throws an elbow that misses. Singh Ratore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldstein's guard. Nice move by Singh Ratore !
Goldstein seems keen to control Singh Ratore 's posture.
Singh Ratore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldstein'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.
Singh Ratore won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Ratore is looking to stand up but Goldstein won't let him.
Goldstein controlling the position.
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Singh Ratore ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh Ratore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh Ratore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh Ratore throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vikramditya Singh Ratore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vikramditya Singh Ratore 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Singh Ratore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh Ratore throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh Ratore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh Ratore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh Ratore checks a low kick from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goldstein misses the body punch
and Singh Ratore counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh Ratore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vikramditya Singh Ratore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh Ratore cracks Goldstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh Ratore swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh Ratore swivels and escapes.
Singh Ratore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldstein at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Ratore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein 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 Singh Ratore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Singh Ratore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Singh Ratore to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh Ratore cracks Goldstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Singh Ratore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldstein. That did some damage!
Singh Ratore is looking to land body kicks.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh Ratore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh Ratore scores with a hook.
Singh Ratore misses with a low kick as Goldstein jumps back.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh Ratore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
enabling Singh Ratore to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh Ratore swivels and escapes.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldstein is looking to land body kicks.
Singh Ratore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh Ratore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldstein's calf.
Singh Ratore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Singh Ratore .
Singh Ratore lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh Ratore sizes up Goldstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh Ratore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Singh Ratore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein swinging wildly here.
Singh Ratore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Singh Ratore misses.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh Ratore throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Singh Ratore catches Goldstein right on the button with a cross.
Singh Ratore avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
Vikramditya Singh Ratore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Singh Ratore misses with a hook.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Singh Ratore kicks Goldstein off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh Ratore lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldstein blocks the leg kick.
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein is looking to wear down Singh Ratore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh Ratore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore lands a big uppercut and Goldstein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goldstein looks OK. Singh Ratore waves Goldstein back to his feet!
Goldstein is rocked!
Singh Ratore cracks the inside of Goldstein's front leg.
Singh Ratore fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Goldstein to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Goldstein looks to clinch but Singh Ratore throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Goldstein taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vikramditya Singh Ratore !
Vikramditya Singh Ratore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker has chosen Ki:Theory - Stand By Me as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Falcon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon tries to work over Rocker's front leg with a kick but Rocker checks it.
And Rocker tries to counter it with a takedown but Falcon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Falcon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Nice cross by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rocker connects with a body shot that sends Falcon's belly button to the back.
Falcon lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Falcon is predictable there
and Rocker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Falcon's guard.
Falcon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcon trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker stops Falcon from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker trying to move into half guard but instead Falcon has managed to sweep!
Rocker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Falcon can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falcon wants to control but Rocker passes into side.
Falcon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker working away.
Falcon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Falcon pushes Rocker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rocker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Falcon is not content to let Rocker control the position.
Falcon parries the strikes from Rocker easily there. Rocker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Falcon to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker laying and praying for a moment but Falcon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rocker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rocker is nestled in close to Falcon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falcon wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falcon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rocker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rocker's back!
Rocker wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is still trying to improve position.
Rocker trying to control the hands but Falcon breaks the grip.
Rocker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Falcon's guard. Nice work there by Rocker.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
Falcon being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Falcon is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
That's time! Falcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falcon misses with a looping left.
Falcon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.
Falcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcon.
Falcon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcon.
Falcon needs to keep his hands up - Rocker had a free shot at his head there.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcon misses with a straight left.
Falcon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Falcon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Falcon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Rocker slams his shin into Falcon's torso.
Rocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker tries to land a leg kick but Falcon saw it coming and moves away.
Falcon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Falcon tried to score with a low kick but Rocker checks it.
Rocker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rocker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falcon momentarily.
That kick from Rocker tenderised Falcon's leg. Falcon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Project Falcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocker lands with a straight right. Falcon didn't see that one coming.
Falcon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Falcon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcon.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcon but Falcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Falcon's head but Falcon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Rocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcon walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Falcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocker's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Falcon misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcon. Falcon obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rocker's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcon.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcon.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
Rocker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falcon on the side of the head.
Falcon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocker shoots and misses
and Falcon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rocker throws the kick towards the body but Falcon avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcon misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Falcon is out of range.
Rocker thuds a left hand into Falcon's body.
Falcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Falcon thuds his shin into the meat of Rocker's side.
Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcon.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcon.
Rocker slips a straight right by Falcon.
Rocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Falcon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rocker.
Rocker throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcon moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocker.
Falcon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falcon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Falcon looks to land a left hand but Rocker moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker shoots in looking for a takedown but Falcon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Project Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rocker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon walks into a left hand.
Falcon scores with a push kick.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Falcon thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Rocker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Falcon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Falcon.
Rocker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Falcon misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
Rocker throws a body kick that misses.
Rocker throws out a powerful jab.
Rocker is looking to slow Falcon down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocker tries to land a body kick
and Falcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Falcon takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Rocker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricky Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocker working the head with strikes.
Falcon looking for a sweep but Rocker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Falcon can't escape the position.
Rocker lands a big shot there that rocks Falcon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker breaks from Falcon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rocker throws some wild stikes that Falcon manages to avoid easily.
Rocker tries to control but Falcon wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Rocker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rocker landing punches.
Rocker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rocker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falcon is looking to escape.
Falcon blocking the ground and pound.
Rocker trying to control but Falcon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon tries to hold on but Rocker postures up.
Falcon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rocker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rocker working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocker working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon blocking the ground and pound.
Rocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocker avoids the attempt from Falcon to control.
Rocker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Rocker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rocker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rocker raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rocker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rocker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rocker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker landing strikes from the mount and Falcon is in trouble!
Falcon wants to control but Rocker is having none of it.
Rocker throwing strikes here but Falcon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rocker misses with a shot to the body
letting Falcon counter with a right hand.
Falcon misses with a kick to the body.
Falcon scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocker should have avoided that one.
Rocker scoring well with a low kick there.
Falcon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcon.
Rocker jabs Falcon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon connects with a crisp jab.
Falcon lands with an overhand left.
Rocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocker throws the left hand but Falcon avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falcon moves out of range of the body kick from Rocker.
Falcon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker cracks Falcon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcon 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 Rocker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rocker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Falcon as Rocker shoots in.
Falcon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rocker 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.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocker.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Rocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcon is retaining full guard.
Rocker trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Rocker throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocker's guard. Nice move by Falcon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rocker working for a triangle but Falcon defends it easily.
Rocker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocker trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcon happy to just control the position for now.
Rocker tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rocker trying to control the action but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rocker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rocker avoids the body shot from Falcon.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker punishes Falcon's body with a nice straight punch.
Rocker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcon counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Falcon misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcon scores with the left hand. Rocker knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Rocker.
Rocker throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Falcon scores with a body shot.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Falcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Falcon misses.
Falcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Rocker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocker throws a hook but Falcon avoids it easily.
Rocker scores with a shot to the body.
Rocker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Rocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcon doesn't seem phased though.
Falcon looks for the body kick but Rocker saw that one coming.
Falcon throws a hook but Rocker avoids it easily.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Falcon saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker staying out of range there.
Project Falcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws a chopping leg kick but Falcon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocker slips under a jab from Falcon.
Rocker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Falcon will feel that in the morning.
Falcon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Falcon misses.
Rocker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcon. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rocker!
Rocker scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Falcon misses its intended target.
Rocker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcon circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocker lands a jab to the head.
Rocker throws a series of punches but Falcon avoids them all with ease.
Falcon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcon is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Falcon misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Rocker. Beautiful body shot.
Falcon thows a leg kick but Rocker checks it
and Rocker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falcon!
Rocker scoring with punches and elbows.
Rocker working the head and body with strikes.
Rocker scores with punches from side control.
Falcon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rocker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcon's head.
Rocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcon keeps working.
Falcon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocker with the ground and pound but Falcon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcon is looking for a triangle here but Rocker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
Ricky Rocker is the new welterweight champion!
Ricky Rocker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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