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Syn 510 -Rutherford vs Wein II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ras Li Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judah comes into the arena with Limb By Limb blaring out of the sound system. Guido Gloom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Li Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloom misses with a jab to the body
and Judah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Gloom has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Gloom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gloom working aggressively here.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Gloom gets control of Judah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gloom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gloom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judah controls the pace.
Judah preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Judah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Judah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gloom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to get to full guard but Gloom has control of the leg.
Gloom is pressing down on Judah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judah is holding on for now.
Gloom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Judah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gloom.
Judah controlling the position for now.
Gloom thows a huge punch but Judah dodges it nicely.
Gloom is trying to work for a kimura but Judah is defending well.
Judah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gloom wants to free his trapped foot but Judah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Judah is looking for a sweep. Gloom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Judah is pressing down on Gloom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judah working a defensive guard here.
Judah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah is trying to keep Gloom in close.
Judah is looking for a triangle but Gloom pushes his legs off easily.
Gloom trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gloom.
Gloom just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Gloom.
Judah moves into the clinch.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gloom's elbow.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Judah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gloom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gloom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gloom breaks from the clinch.
Judah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gloom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gloom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gloom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guido Gloom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Gloom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Gloom is just out of range.
Gloom catches Judah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gloom throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Gloom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judah slips a straight right by Gloom.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gloom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gloom scores with a takedown into Judah's guard.
Gloom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Judah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gloom has Judah in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Judah's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah preventing the sweep.
Judah wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving.
Judah looking to pass the guard.
Gloom looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judah lands a couple of digs.
Judah stands up over Gloom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gloom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted.
Gloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gloom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Judah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gloom is trying to control the position but Judah postures up.
Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gloom.
Guido Gloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Gloom moves forwards but Judah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom slips a straight right by Judah.
Gloom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judah drops Gloom with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gloom looks back up at him and smiles so Judah waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gloom is rocked!
It looks like Guido Gloom has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloom throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
As Gloom tries to get set, Judah tries to push him back and clinch up but Gloom manages to avoid the attempt.
Gloom lands the left hand.
Judah pounces like a tiger and cracks Gloom with a vicious hook! Gloom is down but not out! Judah follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ras Li Judah!
Ras Li Judah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Bryzgalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hale's choice of entrance music: Dead Sara - Weatherman. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brandon Hale was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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173 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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177 lbs
37 - 18 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Bryzgalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale blocks a jab.
Bryzgalov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a chopping leg kick but Hale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Hale lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Bryzgalov is out of range.
Hale misses with a straight left.
Bryzgalov throws a shot to the body.
Bryzgalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hale was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryzgalov.
Hale takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryzgalov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov is looking to chop away at Hale's legs.
Bryzgalov is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale is looking to chop away at Bryzgalov's legs.
Bryzgalov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryzgalov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bryzgalov throws a chopping leg kick but Hale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryzgalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale feints and then cracks Bryzgalov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryzgalov down.
A bone on bone clash there as Hale blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Bryzgalov misses its intended target.
And Hale tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryzgalov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryzgalov lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryzgalov ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Hale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hale slips a straight right by Bryzgalov.
A low kick from Bryzgalov is predictable there
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hale connects with a leg kick. Bryzgalov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryzgalov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hale.
Bryzgalov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryzgalov's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryzgalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryzgalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Bryzgalov swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters with a crisp one two that drops Bryzgalov! Hale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bryzgalov to his feet! Bryzgalov is in big trouble!
Hale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryzgalov lands a nice shot that snaps Hale's head back.
Bryzgalov throws a body kick that misses.
Bryzgalov jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bryzgalov needs to keep his hands up - Hale had a free shot at his head there.
Hale tries to keep at a distance but Bryzgalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale misses with a looping right.
Hale avoids the body shot from Bryzgalov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryzgalov. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryzgalov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Hale tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryzgalov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryzgalov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hale checks it well.
Hale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Bryzgalov lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryzgalov.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryzgalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hale scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryzgalov should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryzgalov lands a leg kick that knocks Hale off balance momentarily.
Hale slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryzgalov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryzgalov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hale doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryzgalov clinches up against the cage.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is trying to force a seperation but Bryzgalov has the dominant position.
Bryzgalov avoiding damage.
Bryzgalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryzgalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale lands a shoulder strike.
Hale tries to break free but Bryzgalov pushes him back against the cage.
Hale can't find room to land a body shot as Bryzgalov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Bryzgalov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryzgalov lands a jab.
Bryzgalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hale.
Ilya Bryzgalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but Hale checks it.
Bryzgalov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Bryzgalov blocks a head kick by Hale.
Hale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryzgalov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov moves in looking to clinch but Hale pushes him off.
Hale staying out of range there.
Hale lands a leg kick that knocks Bryzgalov off balance momentarily.
Bryzgalov tries a low kick but Hale avoids it.
Hale throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryzgalov misses the shot to the body.
Hale misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryzgalov misses the target.
Bryzgalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice head shot.
Bryzgalov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hale throws out a counter right but Bryzgalov avoids it with no problem.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Hale is out of range.
Bryzgalov scores with a jab.
Bryzgalov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryzgalov with a jab.
Hale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hale misses with a looping left.
Bryzgalov throws a big counter combination but Hale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bryzgalov takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Hale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryzgalov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Bryzgalov misses with a low kick.
And Hale tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryzgalov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryzgalov moves out of range as Hale strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Hale blocks the leg kick.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook
and Hale counters with a nice body shot.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryzgalov thumps Hale with a low kick.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryzgalov connects with a body shot.
Bryzgalov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hale counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Bryzgalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryzgalov avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bryzgalov 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 Hale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Hale with the counter takedown but Bryzgalov avoids it easily.
Hale moves out of range as Bryzgalov throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hale can do to turn this around?
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryzgalov. That's going to slow Hale down.
Bryzgalov tries a low kick but Hale avoids it.
Hale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryzgalov jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Bryzgalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryzgalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hale with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryzgalov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Hale is out of range.
Hale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryzgalov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryzgalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Bryzgalov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bryzgalov throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
Bryzgalov scores with a leg kick.
Hale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a body shot
letting Hale counter with a right hand.
Bryzgalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hale misses with a hook. Bryzgalov ducked under it nicely.
Bryzgalov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bryzgalov misses the shot to the body.
Bryzgalov drives through and clinches with Hale against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Bryzgalov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hale throws a leg kick but Bryzgalov checks it.
Bryzgalov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bryzgalov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bryzgalov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryzgalov slips a straight right by Hale.
Hale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryzgalov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryzgalov misses with a body shot.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hale to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov throws out a powerful jab.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryzgalov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a wild body shot.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryzgalov misses with a hook to the body
and Hale counters with a low kick, right behind Bryzgalov 's knee.
Hale misses with the combination.
Hale checks a low kick from Bryzgalov.
Hale feints a counter leg kick.
Bryzgalov blocks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Bryzgalov lands a nice shot that snaps Hale's head back.
Bryzgalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Bryzgalov connects with a jab.
Ilya Bryzgalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryzgalov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryzgalov cracks Hale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale swings widly with a right hand
and Bryzgalov counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryzgalov.
Hale scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryzgalov should have avoided that one.
Bryzgalov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Good leg kick by Bryzgalov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryzgalov throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
Bryzgalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryzgalov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryzgalov misses the target.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryzgalov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Bryzgalov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov 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.
Bryzgalov checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Bryzgalov coming out on top.
Bryzgalov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryzgalov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Bryzgalov cracks Hale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hale misses with a kick to the body
and Bryzgalov counters with a low kick, right behind Hale 's knee.
Bryzgalov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryzgalov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryzgalov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Bryzgalov as he checks the leg kick.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryzgalov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryzgalov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bryzgalov.
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryzgalov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryzgalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hale only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryzgalov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Bryzgalov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryzgalov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Bryzgalov!
After winning the bout, Ilya Bryzgalov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jucal Jabneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tel Britton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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328 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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30
267 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jucal Jabneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tel Britton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton avoids a kick to the body.
Britton with the counter takedown but Jabneel avoids it easily.
Britton throws a combination that misses
and Jabneel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Britton won't be happy with that.
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.
Jabneel slows the pace down.
Britton is looking for a sweep.
Britton keeps trying to improve his position.
Jabneel controls the position.
Jabneel scoring with punches from side control.
Jabneel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabneel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jabneel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Britton gets back to half guard.
Jabneel is trying to control the action in half guard but Britton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Britton wants to get back to full guard.
Britton trying to control here.
Jabneel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Britton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel controlling the action here.
Jabneel drops an elbow to the side of Britton's head.
Britton is looking for a sweep. Jabneel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabneel is trying to control the action in half guard but Britton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Britton is looking for a sweep. Jabneel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabneel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jabneel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Britton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jabneel is really struggling to control Britton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Britton 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.
Britton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Britton connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Britton is trying to stand up here but Jabneel is controlling him well.
Britton is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabneel winds up and cracks Britton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel prevents Britton from improving his position.
Britton punching from the bottom.
Jabneel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Britton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Britton wants to improve his position but Jabneel is controlling well.
Britton wants to control but Jabneel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabneel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabneel lands with a punch from half guard.
Jabneel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Britton is staying active underneath Jabneel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Britton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jabneel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Britton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jabneel wants to take a breather but Britton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel working over Britton with some ground and pound. Britton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jabneel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Britton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabneel working over Britton with some ground and pound. Britton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jabneel lands with a punch from half guard.
Britton is rocked!
Jabneel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Britton keeps working.
Britton is still in real trouble! Can Jabneel finish him?
Britton manages to get to full guard.
Jabneel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jabneel wants to control from the top but Britton keeps moving.
Britton seems to have recovered his senses.
Britton looking for a guillotine here but Jabneel defends easily.
Jabneel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britton 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.
Jabneel looking to pass the guard.
Britton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Britton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Britton wants to stand but Jabneel is controlling the position.
Jabneel with a nice head shot there.
Jabneel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Britton has control of Jabneel's left arm, preventing Jabneel from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabneel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jabneel connects with a couple of short punches.
Jabneel lands a couple of elbows.
Jabneel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jucal Jabneel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Britton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Britton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Britton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Britton misses with a wild body shot.
Britton scores with a three punch combo!
Jabneel lands with a good body shot.
Tel Britton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabneel lands with a shot to the body.
Britton misses with a straight left.
Britton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britton. Jabneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jabneel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Britton throws a shot to the body.
Jabneel takes the fight into the clinch.
Britton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jabneel to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel lands a body punch.
Jabneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabneel lands a body shot.
Britton is breathing heavily.
Jabneel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jabneel pushes Britton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jabneel digs a right hand into Britton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Britton's gas tank.
Jabneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Britton controls his hands.
Jabneel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jabneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jabneel.
A short body shot lands from Jabneel as the two fighters clinch.
Jabneel digs a right hand underneath Britton's ribcage. Britton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Jabneel.
Jabneel digs a right hand underneath Britton's ribcage. Britton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jabneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Jabneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jabneel lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jabneel as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Jabneel.
Jabneel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Britton backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel tries to throw a body punch but Britton avoids it by throwing Jabneel back against the cage.
Jabneel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jabneel dips a shoulder and cracks Britton with a mighty uppercut! Britton falls back against the cage and Jabneel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Britton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jabneel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!
Tel Britton was interviewed post fight and said '...Next time.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farrokh Bulsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulsara comes to the cage accompanied by Bohemian Rhapsody. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
283 lbs
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43
243 lbs
52 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farrokh Bulsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Bulsara counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulsara throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a big counter head kick but Bulsara avoids it with no problem.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulsara.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Bulsara moves out of range.
Bulsara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Bulsara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bulsara throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Bulsara throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi jabs at Bulsara's body.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Bulsara's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Bulsara's leg. Bulsara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Bulsara.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulsara is breathing heavily.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bulsara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulsara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulsara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulsara.
Takahashi slips a jab from Bulsara.
Takahashi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bulsara to the canvas! Bulsara doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Takahashi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
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30
204 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolittle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Doolittle.
Doolittle cracks a nice hook into Sole's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Doolittle throws a lazy right hand but Sole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doolittle misses with a kick to the body.
Doolittle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Doolittle backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Doolittle's head back.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doolittle. That did some damage!
Sole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doolittle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle takes one to the side of the head.
Sole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Doolittle connects with a jab.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole moves out of range as Doolittle strikes.
Sole follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doolittle drops his hands momentarily and Sole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doolittle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doolittle's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doolittle misses the shot to the body.
Sole 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.
Sole takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Doolittle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sole.
Sole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doolittle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole slips under a jab from Doolittle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doolittle.
Nice jab there from Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doolittle jabs at Sole's body.
Doolittle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doolittle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doolittle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doolittle is out of range.
Sole cracks Doolittle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doolittle moves away.
Doolittle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Doolittle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doolittle tries to avoid it.
Sole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doolittle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Doolittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Doolittle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Doolittle off balance momentarily.
Sole misses with a hook
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sole tries to land a body kick
and Doolittle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick.
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doolittle.
Doolittle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doolittle moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Doolittle 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.
Doolittle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sole avoids the body shot from Doolittle.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Sole lands a body shot.
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole throws a jab but it's blocked by Doolittle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doolittle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sole. Doolittle shrugs it off though.
Nice jab there from Sole.
Sole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Doolittle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doolittle - the referee stops the clock and Sole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doolittle. Sole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy body kick from Sole
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doolittle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sole.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doolittle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good shot there by Sole.
A bone on bone clash there as Doolittle blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Doolittle misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole moves out of range of the strikes.
Doolittle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doolittle blocks a leg kick.
Sole lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doolittle.
Sole blocks a head kick by Doolittle.
Doolittle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doolittle swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with a solid body kick.
Sole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sole misses with a left hand
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doolittle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doolittle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Doolittle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole jabs Doolittle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doolittle moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sole.
Doolittle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole thows a leg kick but Doolittle checks it
letting Doolittle counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Doolittle blocks the low kick.
As Sole backs away, Doolittle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doolittle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doolittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Sole connects with a body shot that sends Doolittle's belly button to the back.
Sole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Sole. Beautiful body shot.
Sole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doolittle throws a right hand that misses
and Sole counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doolittle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Sole.
Sole misses with a hook
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Doolittle blocks the low kick.
Doolittle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doolittle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range.
Doolittle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sole's hands.
Doolittle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doolittle's sensitive parts.
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doolittle takes a step back to recover.
Sole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sole misses with a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doolittle.
Doolittle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doolittle lands a slapping body shot.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sole throws a jab but it's blocked by Doolittle.
Sole blocks a head kick by Doolittle.
Sole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Sole misses.
Sole throws a hook but Doolittle blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Doolittle is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Doolittle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doolittle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Sole slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Sole.
Doolittle tries to land a front kick but Sole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doolittle is looking to counter punch.
Sole connects with a right hand. Doolittle shakes it off.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doolittle lands a leg kick that knocks Sole off balance momentarily.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Doolittle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doolittle scores with a nice right hand.
Sole misses with a hook
and Doolittle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sole thinking.
Sole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doolittle defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doolittle misses with a body kick.
Doolittle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doolittle misses the shot to the body.
Sole takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sole ducks right into an uppercut from Doolittle.
Doolittle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Sole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sole moves out of range as Doolittle throws a body kick.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
Sole clobbers Doolittle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doolittle manages to avoid it.
Doolittle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sole misses with a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a leg kick.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Doolittle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doolittle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doolittle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doolittle slips under a jab.
Doolittle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doolittle misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Sole scores with a nice body kick.
Sole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
Sole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle throws a monster overhand right that drops Sole! Doolittle follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Doolittle!
An out of breath Doctor Doolittle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ji Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
269 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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26
245 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Lu.
Lu throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray misses the jab.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lu tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lu.
Gray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ji Lu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray moves forwards but Lu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gray walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lu misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gray 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 Lu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lu throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
And Gray responds with a good body kick, but Lu manages to step out the way in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lu throws out the jab.
Lu throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
A slow jab from Lu misses its intended target.
Gray slips under a jab from Lu.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray slips a straight right by Lu.
Lu misses with a wild body shot.
Lu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Lu. Beautiful body shot.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lu connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray slips under a jab.
Lu looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Lu rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lu is keeping busy.
Lu has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray lands a left hand.
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Lu controls the action.
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Lu backing away here, and Gray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crunch! Lu slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Gray throws a leg kick which misses Lu's front leg but catches the back leg as Lu tries to avoid it.
Gray slips a straight right by Lu.
Lu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Lu closes the distance but Gray moves to the side
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Lu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray throws a body punch but Lu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Lu.
Lu throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
A low kick from Lu is predictable there
and Gray counters with a nice body kick.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Lu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gray scrambles back to his feet.
Gabriel Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lu lands a slapping body shot.
Lu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gray throws a head kick but Lu moves out of range.
Lu misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray moves out of range as Lu throws a body kick.
Lu throws a leg kick that misses.
Lu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Lu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lu throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Lu only half commits.
Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray tries to move into range but Lu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lu lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Lu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lu throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Lu connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray lands a leg kick that knocks Lu off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Gray blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Lu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ji Lu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lu under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Lu as he connects with a hook.
Lu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Lu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lu.
A low kick from Gray is predictable there
and Lu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Lu scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Lu throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Lu connects with a leg kick. Gray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lu clinches.
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!
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Lu.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ji Lu's cut is getting worse.
Lu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gray tries to land a knee to the head but Lu blocks with his arms.
Lu misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lu throws a head punch that misses.
Lu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Lu. That snapped Gray's head back.
Lu moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lu.
Gray is rocked!
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Lu finish him?
Gray throws a leg kick
and Lu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray defending well as Lu loads up on a big left hand.
Gray slips a jab from Lu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray lands a leg kick that knocks Lu off balance momentarily.
Lu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lu misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Gray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lu is able to avoid easily.
Lu tries to counter with a takedown but Gray is quick to defend against it.
Lu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Lu misses.
Lu looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.
Lu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lu lands with a nice body kick.
Lu lands a head shot.
Gray digs a good body shot into Lu's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a hook. Lu ducked under it nicely.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gray staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Lu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gray doesn't seem phased though.
Lu drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lu misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Lu misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lu really felt that one!
Lu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lu.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lu moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lu has Gray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lu can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Lu tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Lu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lu.
Gray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lu's defenses.
Ji Lu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Gray.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Lu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Lu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lu is defending well for now.
Lu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lu drops Gray with a big right hand! Lu charges in looking to finish - Gray manages to keep Lu in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ji Lu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
That's time! Lu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lu lands a slapping body shot.
Lu tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Gray throws a right hand that Lu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lu also avoids with ease.
Lu looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Lu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Lu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lu checks a leg kick.
Lu throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lu.
Lu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gray counters with a good low kick that Lu was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray scores with a spinning back kick!
Gray feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lu sprawling to the canvas! Lu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gray finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ji Lu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev has chosen Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adrik Vasilev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
178 lbs
33 - 10 - 1 |
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30
170 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saibot. Vasilev shrugs it off though.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasilev tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Vasilev backs away, Saibot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Vasilev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasilev misses with a hook.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasilev digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Vasilev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilev can pounce on him.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Vasilev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot connects with a body shot.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Vasilev's head but Vasilev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch.
Vasilev throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Vasilev swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Vasilev digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Vasilev scores with a kick to the body.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot is looking to score with low kicks.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Vasilev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasilev misses with a jab to the body
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilev tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
A solid body kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vasilev tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Vasilev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saibot rather than just go for the knockout.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilev misses with a body punch
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Vasilev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vasilev works the jab nicely.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilev.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a jab to the head.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vasilev lands a front kick.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilev connects with a body shot.
Saibot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev blocks a head kick by Saibot.
Vasilev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Saibot throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
A low kick from Saibot misses
and Vasilev counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Saibot.
Good leg kick by Vasilev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilev throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Saibot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilev in his tracks.
Vasilev closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilev misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Vasilev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Vasilev cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Vasilev counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Adrik Vasilev's cut even more.
Saibot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasilev finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Vasilev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Vasilev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Vasilev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasilev counters with a nice body kick.
Saibot throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasilev throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Vasilev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vasilev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Vasilev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev working hard to break the clinch.
Vasilev throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasilev stalling.
Vasilev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasilev throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev lands a shoulder strike.
Vasilev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev lands a right hand.
Vasilev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilev misses with a straight right.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasilev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot misses the jab.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saibot throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot 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.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilev at a distance.
Vasilev throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasilev rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilev lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saibot's face.
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Vasilev's ribcage. Vasilev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasilev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilev takes a shot to the head.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Vasilev.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasilev! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasilev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
An out of breath Adrik Vasilev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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242 lbs
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin throws a body kick that misses.
Hurley keeps Turpin at a distance using the push kick.
Turpin avoids a kick to the body.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turpin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hurley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turpin lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley throws a push kick but Turpin slaps the foot to one side.
Turpin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Bull Hurley has been cut.
Turpin throws a push kick but Hurley slaps the foot to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hurley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turpin - the referee stops the clock and Hurley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turpin. Hurley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hurley is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurley misses with a low kick as Turpin jumps back.
Hurley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurley throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Hurley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turpin lands with a hook. Hurley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley avoids a kick to the body.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurley.
Hurley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turpin.
Hurley cracks Turpin with a good jab.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Turpin keeps it at a distance.
Hurley connects with a leg kick. Turpin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Hurley.
Hurley lands a glancing blow to the side of Turpin's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hurley.
That kick from Hurley tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hurley moves out of range of the leg kick from Turpin.
Hurley loads up on a big right hand but Turpin slips the punch.
Hurley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hurley swings for the body but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Hurley finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin thuds a left hand into Hurley's body.
Hurley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurley.
A shot to the body from Hurley misses
enabling Turpin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Turpin misses with a body shot.
Hurley keeps Turpin at a distance using the push kick.
Turpin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hurley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses
and Turpin counters with a solid body kick.
Turpin throws out a powerful jab.
Turpin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turpin tests Hurley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turpin digs a good body shot into Hurley's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Turpin misses.
Turpin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurley should have avoided that one.
Turpin scores with a kick to the body.
Turpin 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.
Hurley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Turpin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turpin tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Turpin back against the cage.
Hurley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpin lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpin.
Still in the clinch, Turpin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Turpin back against the cage.
Turpin digs a right hand into Hurley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hurley's gas tank.
Hurley misses with a knee to the head.
Hurley working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hurley up against the cage.
Turpin tries a knee to the head but Hurley blocks it.
Hurley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turpin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpin's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hurley obliges.
Turpin prevents a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley pushes Turpin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hurley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Turpin avoids the damage to the body.
Turpin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hurley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turpin can turn it around.
Turpin lands a body shot.
Hurley working Turpin over with knees to the body.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Turpin blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turpin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Turpin avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Turpin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Hurley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Turpin.
Hurley looks to land a right hand but Turpin moved out of range.
Hurley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turpin will feel that in the morning.
Hurley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Turpin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurley, right into the meat.
Turpin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hurley 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.
Hurley throws a shot from downtown. Turpin moves away and avoids it.
Turpin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turpin lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley moves forwards but Turpin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Hurley.
A head kick misses from Hurley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turpin closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Hurley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turpin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turpin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turpin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turpin is looking to control Hurley's arms but Hurley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpin has his back to the cage.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpin's elbow.
Turpin works on Hurley's body with a couple of short punches.
Turpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Turpin prevents a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Turpin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurley.
Turpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurley misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turpin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin tries a knee to the head but Hurley blocks it.
Turpin tries to land a knee to the head but Hurley blocks with his arms.
Turpin lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin scores with a shoulder strike.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turpin avoids it.
Turpin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turpin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Hurley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turpin tries a body shot but Hurley blocks it.
Turpin stalling.
Hurley can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
Turpin just leaning against Hurley, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpin lands a body shot.
Turpin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hurley blocks it with crossed arms.
Turpin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turpin lands a body punch.
Randolph Turpin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turpin gets through Hurley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Turpin.
Turpin tries to work over Hurley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpin avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Turpin prevents a body shot from Hurley.
Turpin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurley.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Turpin.
Hurley tries to work over Turpin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Turpin.
A short right from Turpin.
Turpin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turpin tries to work over Hurley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turpin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpin lands a good knee to the midsection. Hurley won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Turpin.
Turpin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hurley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Turpin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurleys head.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpin blocks a body shot from Hurley.
A body shot lands from Turpin.
Turpin scores a nice knee to the body.
Turpin lands with a right to the head.
Turpin avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Turpin lands a shoulder strike.
Turpin blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Turpin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turpin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turpin digs a right hand into Hurley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hurley's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turpin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turpin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Hurley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bull Hurley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Turpin pushes Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
Turpin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hurley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turpin avoids it.
Turpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hurley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hurley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpin.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpin's elbow.
Turpin cracks Hurley with a nice body shot.
Turpin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turpin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hurley trying to land knees to the body.
Hurley avoiding damage as Turpin throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley scores with a shoulder strike.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Turpin lands a good knee to the midsection. Hurley won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Turpin as the two fighters clinch.
Turpin misses with a punch to the body.
Hurley lands a body punch.
Turpin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpin tries a body shot but Hurley blocks it.
Turpin is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turpin lands a shoulder strike.
Turpin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turpin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Turpin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Turpin.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin scores a nice knee to the body.
Hurley takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Hurley.
Bull Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Turpin - that landed with a thud.
Turpin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Turpin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turpin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turpin lands a knee to the head.
Turpin pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpin prevents a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
Turpin tries a body shot but Hurley blocks it.
Turpin lands a left hand.
Hurley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Turpin.
Turpin can't find room to land a body shot as Hurley controls the action.
Turpin tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Turpin back against the cage.
Hurley struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Turpin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hurley fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin can't find room to land a body shot as Hurley controls the action.
Turpin avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turpin stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Turpin.
Turpin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpin lands a nice uppercut.
Turpin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Turpin.
Turpin lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
A right hook to the body lands for Turpin.
Turpin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Turpin tries to land knees in the clinch but Hurley avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hurley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley landing knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Turpin.
Turpin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hurley blocks it with crossed arms.
Turpin lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turpin.
A right hook to the body lands for Turpin.
Turpin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpin scores a nice knee to the body.
Turpin pushes Hurley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hurley takes a shot to the head.
Hurley is rocked!
Turpin tries a body shot but Hurley blocks it.
Randolph Turpin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Hurley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turpin avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Turpin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turpin 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randolph Turpin!
Post fight, an emotional Randolph Turpin said 'Like to thank my lord and saviour Jesus Christ, without him I am nothing.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jong Un Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jong Un Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoshino.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim is rocked!
Hoshino throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Hoshino.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoshino doesn't seem phased though.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoshino might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters by clinching up.
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshino cracks Kim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoshino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kim to stand back up!
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim switches off momentarily and Hoshino cracks him with a monster right hand! Kim topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hoshino dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hoshino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino is the new bantamweight champion!
Kantaro Hoshino really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jong Un Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'Fucking auto flights are the death of me.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wilder Wein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford throwing a counter right hand but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein lands a head shot.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Wein misses with a body kick.
As Wein backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Wein looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wein.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein 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 Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein throws a leg kick
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Wein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
Wein lands a jab to Rutherford's midsection.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
A left and a right from Wein both land. Nice combination.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Wein in the body.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Wein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wein's gas tank.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein misses with a straight right.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wein as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Wein down.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Wein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein 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.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford slips a jab from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Rutherford jabs Wein right on the nose. Wein blinks but takes it well.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutherford duly obliges.
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rutherford counters with a quick kick to the body but Wein blocks it.
Wein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Rutherford lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutherford tries to clinch up
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Wein's torso.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Wein throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Steven Rutherford did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Wein.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Rutherford lands a head shot.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein tries to break free but Rutherford pushes him back against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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. This is the final round!
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Steven Rutherford.
I think Rutherford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Steven Rutherford retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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