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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen The Rains Of Castamere as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lannister swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lannister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lannister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lannister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Lannister is predictable there
and Hughes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lannister is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Lannister forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.
Lannister presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lannister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Lannister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lannister tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lannister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Lannister counters with a solid body kick.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Lannister's leg but Lannister calmly moves out of range.
Lannister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Lannister ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matt Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lannister.
Lannister closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lannister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Lannister seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lannister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lannister trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes sneaks back into half guard.
Lannister tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Lannister sits in half guard.
Lannister working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Lannister knows he should have avoided that one.
Lannister cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Lannister has managed to clinch.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lannister is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hughes can't fight it off and eventually Lannister manages to take the fight to the floor. Hughes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lannister is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hughes has his hands clasped together but Lannister extends and breaks Hughes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lannister.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrion Lannister!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyrion Lannister thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centurion ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Centurion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Eluard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Centurion.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Eluard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Eluard's side.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick
and Eluard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Eluard misses the target.
Centurion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eluard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Centurion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Centurion 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.
Centurion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion misses with the body kick
and Eluard counters with a shoot takedown. Centurion fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Centurion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eluard is controlling him.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Centurion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard won't allow Centurion to get back to his feet.
Eluard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eluard passes Centurion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eluard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Centurion is refusing to be controlled, as Eluard sits in half guard.
Centurion kicks off Eluard and gets to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eluard checks a leg kick.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eluard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Centurion there.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eluard scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Centurion as Eluard shoots in.
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Centurion slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion looks to throw a body kick
and Eluard counters with a straight right hand.
Centurion lands a front kick.
Eluard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Centurion tries to land a body kick
enabling Eluard to counter with a crisp jab.
Centurion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Centurion throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Eluard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Centurion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Centurion moves out of range of the strikes.
Centurion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Centurion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eluard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Centurion.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eluard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Centurion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eluard counters with a nice body shot.
Eluard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Centurion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eluard somewhat.
Centurion throws a sloppy head kick
and Eluard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Centurion throws the kick towards the body but Eluard avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Eluard. That snapped Centurion's head back.
Centurion lands with a shot to the body.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centurion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Centurion throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Eluard counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Centurion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Centurion throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
Centurion throws a leg kick
and Eluard counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion throws out a loose jab but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Eluard.
Centurion scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Centurion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Centurion throws a leg kick
and Eluard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard moves out of range of the body kick.
Centurion tests Eluard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Centurion throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Centurion thows a body kick. Eluard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eluard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eluard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Centurion avoids it really well and circles away.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Eluard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Centurion.
Eluard blocks a jab.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Centurion 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.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses
and Eluard counters with a nice uppercut.
Centurion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick from Centurion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion lands with a slapping head kick.
Centurion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Eluard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Centurion.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Eluard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centurion throws a leg kick that misses.
Eluard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eluard.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eluard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Centurion.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eluard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Centurion - the referee stops the clock and Eluard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Centurion. Eluard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Centurion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eluard's head.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Eluard's side.
Centurion lands with a slapping head kick.
Centurion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Centurion misses.
A quick step to the side and Eluard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Centurion.
Eluard swings for the body but Centurion moves out of range.
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eluard scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eluard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Centurion - the referee stops the clock and Eluard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Centurion. Eluard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Centurion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eluard looks to land a left hand but Centurion moved out of range nicely.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eluard blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Centurion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Centurion.
Centurion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Centurion motions for Eluard to come forward. Centurion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eluard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Centurion misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
The fighters circling - Eluard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Centurion - that will leave a mark!
Eluard defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Eluard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Centurion misses with a body shot
and Eluard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eluard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion takes one to the side of the head.
Centurion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eluard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Centurion keeps working.
Centurion tries to escape but Eluard is in control.
Eluard controlling the position.
Eluard trying to control the action but Centurion is working from the bottom.
Centurion is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eluard looking to control but Centurion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eluard fails to move to back control.
Centurion wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Centurion is looking to escape.
Eluard wants to take Centurion's back here but Centurion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Centurion has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Eluard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Eluard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Centurion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eluard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion wants to get back to his feet.
Eluard is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Centurion is defending well though. Eluard let's go of the attempt for now.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Centurion is trying to get back to his feet but Eluard has full control of the position and if anything, Centurion has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eluard biding his time, controlling Centurion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Centurion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
After the big win, Carlos Centurion made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom. Legstrong has chosen Desmond Cheese - Polyfizzal Drizzal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legstrong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Legstrong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legstrong loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Legstrong.
Legstrong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Legstrong trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Legstrong pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Legstrong trying to control the pace.
Legstrong prevents Green from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Legstrong seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Legstrong seems to be looking for submissions.
Legstrong trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green moves out of range as Legstrong throws a body kick.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Legstrong under the eye.
Green feints and then cracks Legstrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legstrong down.
Legstrong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legstrong.
Legstrong dodges the punch combination from Green.
A little jabbing left from Legstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legstrong.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a good low kick that Legstrong was not able to check.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Legstrong throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Legstrong throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Legstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legstrong.
Green slips under a jab.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green misses with a straight left.
Legstrong thinks about the counter body kick.
Legstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
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 Paul Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Legstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.
Legstrong controlling from the top position.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green is in close to Legstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green postures up in Legstrong's guard and throws a big left but Legstrong blocks it.
Legstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green trying to control the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Legstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Legstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green gets back to full guard.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Legstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Legstrong trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green controlling the position.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legstrong is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
Legstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legstrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legstrong throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Legstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Green throws a body punch but Legstrong moves out of range.
Legstrong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Legstrong misses the target.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legstrong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legstrong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Legstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Legstrong but great work by Green.
Green in side control lands a decent elbow.
Green lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Legstrong down.
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!
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Legstrong is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Legstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legstrong prevents Green from moving into mount.
Green throws an elbow but Legstrong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Legstrong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green tries to get to full guard but Legstrong has control of the leg.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legstrong's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is trying to remain composed but Green is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Green landing with strikes.
Green scores with punches to the body.
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!
Green is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Legstrong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Legstrong for a finish.
Green not allowing Legstrong to control his hands.
Green struggling to keep hold of the position.
Legstrong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Green is trying to stick to Legstrong's back but Legstrong is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Legstrong.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Legstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Legstrong trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is still trying to improve position.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Green postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Green's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Green!
A victorious Paul Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boshtok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jump Around M*thaf*cka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
155 lbs
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31
155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie White!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshtok swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from Boshtok.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boshtok attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White breaks from the clinch.
White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boshtok to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White keeping full guard, as Boshtok tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boshtok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boshtok postures up.
White has control of Boshtok's left arm, preventing Boshtok from doing any damage.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White controlling Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boshtok throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Boshtok is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boshtok.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boshtok.
White wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok advances position into side control!
Boshtok in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Boshtok throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boshtok landing a few strikes.
White tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok scores with punches from side control.
Boshtok creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boshtok tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White prevents Boshtok from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boshtok but great work by White.
Boshtok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boshtok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
White won't allow Boshtok to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boshtok looking to control.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boshtok misses with a wild body shot.
White staying out of range there.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshtok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boshtok takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Boshtok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White is looking to clinch but Boshtok is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshtok misses the target.
A left lands for White.
White throws out a loose jab but Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
White misses with a head kick.
Boshtok tried to counter with a leg kick but White avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White delivers a nice body kick.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks for the body kick but Boshtok saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boshtok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White connects with the punch.
White is looking to clinch.
Jamie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Boshtok shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Boshtok - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Boshtok.
Boshtok wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Boshtok counters with a quick kick to the body but White blocks it.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boshtok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boshtok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshtok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boshtok scrambles back to his feet.
Jamie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boshtok swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshtok misses the target.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White wants to land a leg kick but Boshtok is out of range.
Jamie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boshtok moves away.
A jab from White finds it's way through Boshtok's defenses.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
White jabs at Boshtok's body.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White moves away from the strike by Boshtok.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
A little feinted left hand from Boshtok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a hook. Boshtok ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boshtok is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White managing to control the position.
Boshtok is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boshtok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from White.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks a jab.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boshtok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boshtok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boshtok throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White drives through and clinches with Boshtok against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from White.
Boshtok lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshtok's elbow.
Boshtok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshtok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boshtok blocking some punches.
Boshtok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boshtok as White tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok.
White blocks a body shot from Boshtok.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshtok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boshtok fails to land.
White misses with the head strike.
Boshtok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from White.
Boshtok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boshtok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok scores with a shoulder strike.
Boshtok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boshtok.
Yuri Boshtok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Boshtok fails to land.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boshtok misses with a punch to the body.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for White.
A head kick misses from White.
Boshtok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
White misses with a looping right.
Boshtok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Boshtok misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws a push kick but Boshtok slaps the foot to one side.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by White.
Boshtok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Boshtok slips a jab from White.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boshtok blocks a head kick by White.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Boshtok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boshtok walks into a stiff left hand from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Boshtok seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from White misses.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boshtok on the side of the head.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Boshtok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White cracks Boshtok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boshtok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie White!
Jamie White made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
278 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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28
278 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Bunting clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunting avoids a wild elbow strike from Patterson.
Bunting has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting digs a right hand underneath Patterson's ribcage. Patterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Bunting works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunting moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bunting scores with a kick to the body.
Patterson throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.
Patterson punishes Bunting's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses.
Bunting throws a leg kick which misses Patterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Patterson tries to avoid it.
Bunting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunting's head.
Bunting throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunting slips under a jab.
Bunting takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Bunting throws a head kick that Patterson semi-blocks.
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Bunting swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson scores with a jab. Bunting acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunting uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot.
Bunting throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunting connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunting connects with a jab.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Bunting misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting.
Patterson tried to score with a low kick but Bunting checks it.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Bunting avoids it.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Bunting takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Bunting's body. Bunting takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bunting in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patterson checks it well.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunting connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bunting.
Bunting with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunting drives through and clinches with Patterson against the cage.
Bunting misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Patterson's cut.
That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Bunting comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bunting thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Bunting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunting misses with some punches.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunting throws a low kick but Patterson moves out of range easily.
Bunting jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
And Patterson responds with a good body kick, but Bunting manages to step out the way in time.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
Patterson sizes up Bunting with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patterson swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson moves forwards but Bunting connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunting misses with a hook.
Bunting misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Patterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bunting connects with a looping right hand.
Bunting connects with an inside leg kick.
Bunting thuds his shin into the meat of Patterson's side.
Bunting stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunting lands with a slapping head kick.
Bunting scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patterson in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Patterson misses
and Bunting counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patterson looks to land a body kick but Bunting moved away.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bunting thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bunting scores with a spinning back kick!
Bunting tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bunting.
Bunting throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side.
Bunting thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Bunting throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting misses with a body kick.
Bunting has managed to clinch.
Bunting is working Patterson over against the cage.
Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson is trying to push Bunting away but Bunting has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bunting misses with the head strike.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Patterson scores with a shot to the side of Bunting's head.
Patterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Bunting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunting lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunting. Bunting obviously looking to wear him down.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Bunting takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Patterson throws a leg kick
and Bunting counters with a straight right hand.
Patterson clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunting checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunting misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Patterson'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!
Bunting gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Bunting throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunting looks to land a left hand but Patterson moved out of range nicely.
Patterson thows a body kick. Bunting tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bunting misses.
Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but Bunting bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Bunting thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunting tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
Nice defenses there by Bunting.
Bunting is looking to counter punch.
Bunting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Bunting scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bunting.
Bunting moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunting scores with a nice right hand.
Patterson cracks Bunting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bunting throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patterson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Bunting - just one landing.
Floyd Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bunting.
Bunting slips under a jab.
Bunting looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Bunting throws a chopping leg kick but Patterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson throws a leg kick
and Bunting counters with a low kick, right behind Patterson 's knee.
Patterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting.
Patterson moves out of range as Bunting strikes.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Bunting throws a front kick that sends Patterson stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunting lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patterson takes a step back to recover.
Bunting lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Bunting there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
You can see that Patterson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunting staying out of range there.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Bunting bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patterson's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson takes one on the button.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bunting moves out of range easily.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patterson with a hook.
Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting lands a front kick.
Bunting connects with a body shot.
Bunting throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting.
Bunting throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunting 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting!
After the big win, Borg Bunting made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galloway Sackett!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Huber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Huber.
Sackett throws a low kick but Huber avoids it.
Huber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Huber.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huber backwards.
Sackett trying to stall but Huber improves his position.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Huber throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries to work over Huber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hubers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Huber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries to score a body lock takedown but Huber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huber.
Sackett tries to work over Huber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huber is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sackett throws an elbow but misses.
Huber lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Huber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Huber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huber misses with a punch to the body.
Huber blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Good body shot from Huber.
Huber tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Huber blocks it.
Huber presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Huber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huber.
Huber working aggressively here.
Huber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Huber.
Huber keeps control of Sackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Huber cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Huber gets underhooks to prevent Sackett's takedown attempt.
Hans Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galloway Sackett.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Huber.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
Huber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Huber digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Huber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber working aggressively here.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huber is defending well.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Huber misses with some punches.
Huber lands a shoulder strike.
Huber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Huber.
A shot in the inside from Huber.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Huber cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Huber misses with a punch to the body.
Huber gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huber can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Huber blocks with his arms.
Huber throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Huber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Huber lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Huber.
Huber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Huber blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Huber on the inside.
Huber presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huber works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Huber lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Huber lands with a right to the head.
Sackett is rocked!
A short uppercut from Huber.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Nice body punch from Huber - that landed with a thud.
Huber tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Huber.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huber lands with a light punch inside.
Huber creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sackett with a big uppercut! Sackett tries to clinch up but Huber pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sackett to the mat! Sackett covers up and Huber unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hans Huber!
Hans Huber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen has chosen Cow herd - Fields as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Rauno Tynkkynen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forclit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Forclit misses with a looping right.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Forclit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
The fighters circling - Forclit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forclit moves away.
A shot to the liver by Tynkkynen. Beautiful body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
Forclit has a takedown stuffed.
Tynkkynen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tynkkynen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forclit momentarily.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Forclit moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forclit delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forclit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forclit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tynkkynen throws an off balance right hand
and Forclit counters with a straight right hand.
Forclit fails with the takedown
and Tynkkynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forclit.
Tynkkynen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Forclit digs a good hook to Tynkkynen's body.
Happy Forclit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forclit misses with a few strikes there.
Tynkkynen pushes Forclit up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tynkkynen.
Forclit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tynkkynen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Forclit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forclit blocks a body shot from Tynkkynen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tynkkynen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forclit cracks Tynkkynen with a nice body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tynkkynen is leaning against Forclit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forclit lands with a left to the head.
Forclit working aggressively here.
Forclit can't find room to land a body shot as Tynkkynen controls the action.
Forclit blocks an uppercut.
Forclit pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Rauno Tynkkynen's cut even more.
Tynkkynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Forclit controls his hands.
Tynkkynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tynkkynen breaks the clinch.
Forclit takes the fight into the clinch.
Tynkkynen is pushing Forclit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tynkkynen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tynkkynen! But no joy.
Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forclit.
Forclit throws a right hand that misses
and Tynkkynen counters with a stiff right hand.
Forclit throws a series of punches but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forclit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Forclit misses its target.
Tynkkynen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forclit.
Forclit throws a sloppy body shot
and Tynkkynen counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Forclit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forclit cracks Tynkkynen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Forclit scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Forclit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Rauno Tynkkynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forclit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tynkkynen counters with a right hand to the body.
Tynkkynen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tynkkynen jabs Forclit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tynkkynen throws a head kick but Forclit moves out of range.
Tynkkynen swings widly with a right hand
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
Forclit throws a leg kick
and Tynkkynen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tynkkynen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
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 Happy Forclit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forclit darts in looking for a takedown but Tynkkynen gets double underhooks and turns Forclit into the cage.
Forclit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tynkkynen swivels and escapes.
Tynkkynen feints a counter leg kick.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Forclit.
Forclit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tynkkynen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Forclit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tynkkynen throws out a loose jab but Forclit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tynkkynen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
Forclit misses with a right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Tynkkynen does no damage.
Forclit is looking to counter punch.
Tynkkynen stuns Forclit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tynkkynen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forclit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Forclit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Forclit as he connects with a hook.
Forclit just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Tynkkynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tynkkynen catches Forclit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tynkkynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Tynkkynen as Forclit shoots in.
Forclit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Tynkkynen - just one landing.
Forclit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen stuns Forclit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forclit doesn't manage to clinch there - Tynkkynen circles away.
Tynkkynen throws a hook but Forclit avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit tries to close the distance and clinch but Tynkkynen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tynkkynen as he avoids it easily.
Forclit moves forwards but Tynkkynen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Forclit lands a slapping body shot.
Tynkkynen connects with a body shot.
Rauno Tynkkynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tynkkynen throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Forclit wants to clinch up but Tynkkynen keeps it at a distance.
Tynkkynen misses with a straight left.
Forclit misses with a low kick.
Forclit is looking to clinch but Tynkkynen is avoiding it.
Tynkkynen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tynkkynen takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
Forclit misses with a hook
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tynkkynen missing with a left hand there. Forclit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forclit wants to slow Tynkkynen down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tynkkynen! But no joy.
Forclit sizes up Tynkkynen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forclit lands a glancing blow to the side of Tynkkynen's head.
Forclit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Happy Forclit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forclit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tynkkynen gets tackled into the cage by Forclit. Forclit maintains the clinch.
Tynkkynen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Forclit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight right hand.
Forclit forces Tynkkynen back against the cage and clinches.
Tynkkynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen tries a body shot but Forclit blocks it.
Forclit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Tynkkynen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Forclit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Forclit shoots in but Tynkkynen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tynkkynen needs to keep his hands up - Forclit had a free shot at his head there.
Forclit lands a nice shot that snaps Tynkkynen's head back.
Forclit throws an off balance right hand
and Tynkkynen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forclit wants to clinch up but Tynkkynen keeps it at a distance.
Tynkkynen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tynkkynen throws out the jab.
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit throws an off balance right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tynkkynen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forclit misses with a wild body shot.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Forclit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tynkkynen sprawls and moves away.
Tynkkynen swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Tynkkynen moves out of range of the leg kick from Forclit.
Nice straight punches there by Forclit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forclit.
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Tynkkynen misses its intended target.
Tynkkynen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forclit at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Forclit.
Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forclit.
Forclit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tynkkynen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tynkkynen takes one to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen misses with a head kick.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forclit has Tynkkynen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tynkkynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Tynkkynen.
Forclit slowing the pace effectively.
Forclit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forclit prevents a body shot from Tynkkynen.
A hook to the body from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tynkkynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Tynkkynen tries to work over Forclit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Forclit.
Forclit lands a body punch.
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forclit avoids it.
Tynkkynen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand.
Tynkkynen can't find room to land a body shot as Forclit controls the action.
Tynkkynen throws a head punch that misses.
Tynkkynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forclit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tynkkynen throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forclit. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Tynkkynen coming out on top.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Forclit.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forclit misses with a double jab
and Tynkkynen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tynkkynen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Tynkkynen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek comes to the cage accompanied by Touch me - Samantha Fox. Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Korek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Nikolaev - just one landing.
Korek lands with a cross.
Nikolaev swings widly with a right hand
and Korek counters with a leg kick.
Korek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korek after a bit of a struggle.
Korek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nikolaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Korek can't fight it off and eventually Nikolaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Korek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikolaev is working Korek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaev trying to control but Korek is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Korek is looking to stand up but Nikolaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Korek trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev trying to control but Korek is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Korek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle but Korek pushes his legs off easily.
Nikolaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nikolaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korek wanted to stand there but Nikolaev had control of the position.
Korek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle but Korek pushes his legs off easily.
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Korek passes into side control.
Korek trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Korek has control of the leg.
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Korek's head to control him but Korek postures up.
Korek is looking to take a break and control but Nikolaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Korek's head to control him but Korek postures up.
Korek works his way into full mount!
Nikolaev is squirming around, avoiding Korek's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Korek looking to control but Nikolaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korek wants to take Nikolaev's back but he can't do it this time.
Nikolaev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nikolaev is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nikolaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Korek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Michal Korek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Korek misses with an uppercut. Nikolaev saw that one coming.
Korek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korek scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Korek as Nikolaev shoots in.
Korek catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikolaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Korek throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikolaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nikolaev drops an elbow to the side of Korek's 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!
Korek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Korek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Korek wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Korek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korek passes to side control.
Nikolaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Korek's best efforts.
Well, if Korek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev moves into full guard.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Korek from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev is pulling down on Korek's head to control his posture.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
Korek throwing strikes but missing.
Nikolaev keeping full guard, as Korek tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to control but Korek passes easily into half guard.
Korek trying to mount his opponent but Nikolaev defends it.
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nikolaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korek controls the pace.
Korek wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikolaev trying to keep a closed guard but Korek is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Korek as he connects with a hook.
Korek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Korek rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korek misses with the head strike.
Nikolaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nikolaev can't get the takedown.
Michal Korek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Nikolaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Korek dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nikolaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Korek tried to score with a low kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Korek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
A nice side step and Nikolaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nikolaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Korek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korek under the eye.
Korek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korek pushes Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korek has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but Korek won't allow it.
Michal Korek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Korek gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Korek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Korek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek lands a nice elbow.
Korek scores with a hook to the body.
Korek digs a right hand underneath Nikolaev's ribcage. Nikolaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Korek has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Korek is trying to keep an underhook but Nikolaev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Korek manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Korek loads up on a big right hand but Nikolaev slips the punch.
Nikolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nikolaev lands with a hook. Korek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korek moves forwards but Nikolaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nikolaev lands with a straight right. Korek didn't see that one coming.
Korek leaves Nikolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a lazy right hand but Korek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Korek.
Nikolaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Korek misses with some punches.
Nikolaev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolaev can turn it around.
Nikolaev can't get the takedown.
Nikolaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Korek pushes Nikolaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Korek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korek.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Korek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nikolaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korek throws a front kick aimed at Nikolaev's knee but Nikolaev avoids it well.
Nikolaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korek defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Korek misses.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michal Korek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michal Korek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Korek, which made it look bad.
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Korek.
Nikolaev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Korek. That one must have hurt.
Korek lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev takes one to the chin there.
Nikolaev defending well as Korek loads up on a big left hand.
Korek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaev.
Volya Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolaev misses with a double jab
and Korek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korek with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korek is fending him off so far but Nikolaev persists. Nope, Korek circles away and we're back to standing.
Korek moves into the clinch.
Nikolaev blocks a body shot from Korek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Korek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Korek 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Korek!
Michal Korek 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Gruzinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruzinsky has chosen Россия as his entrance music. Roman Gruzinsky has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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207 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Gruzinsky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky throws a front kick aimed at Farfy Iii's knee but Farfy Iii avoids it well.
Farfy Iii throws a big counter combination but Gruzinsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gruzinsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farfy Iii throws a hook but Gruzinsky blocks it.
Gruzinsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farfy Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farfy Iii slips under a jab from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfy Iii moves away.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Farfy Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii slips under a jab from Gruzinsky.
Farfy Iii avoids the head kick by Gruzinsky.
A little feinted left hand from Farfy Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farfy Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruzinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Farfy Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruzinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Farfy Iii blocks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky digs a good hook to Farfy Iii's body.
Gruzinsky lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farfy Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Gruzinsky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farfy Iii is defended easily by Gruzinsky.
Farfy Iii avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries for a takedown but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farfy Iii misses with a body punch
and Gruzinsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farfy Iii misses the shot to the body.
Gruzinsky loads up on a big right hand but Farfy Iii slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzinsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farfy Iii.
Gruzinsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farfy Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from Gruzinsky tenderised Farfy Iii's leg. Farfy Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gruzinsky missing with a left hand there. Farfy Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farfy Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farfy Iii moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Gruzinsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farfy Iii is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky misses with a two punch combination.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Farfy Iii avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Farfy Iii misses the target.
Farfy Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Gruzinsky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A swing and a miss from Farfy Iii.
Gruzinsky shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick but Farfy Iii moves out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a kick to the body
and Farfy Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruzinsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Farfy Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gruzinsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Farfy Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky stuns Farfy Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farfy Iii works the jab nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farfy Iii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Farfy Iii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gruzinsky has one foot on Farfy Iii's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farfy Iii misses with a hook.
Farfy Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Farfy Iii jabs Gruzinsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farfy Iii looks to throw the jab but Gruzinsky is out of range.
Farfy Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfy Iii looks for a takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls well.
Farfy Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky works Farfy Iii's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gruzinsky cracks Farfy Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzinsky is looking to stand up but Farfy Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Farfy Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farfy Iii stands and throws Gruzinsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farfy Iii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Farfy Iii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky struggling a bit here.
Farfy Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gruzinsky is looking for a sweep.
Farfy Iii tries for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Farfy Iii lands an elbow.
Gruzinsky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Farfy Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Farfy Iii drags him back down.
Gruzinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gruzinsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii looks up at the clock and then as Gruzinsky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Farfy Iii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Farfy Iii scores with punches from side control.
Farfy Iii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Farfy Iii drags him back down.
Farfy Iii has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gruzinsky!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Farfy Iii with a couple of short strikes.
Farfy Iii unloads with some shots from mount but Gruzinsky bucks and avoids them well.
Gruzinsky gets back to half guard.
Farfy Iii with the ground and pound but Gruzinsky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farfy Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gruzinsky seems keen to control Farfy Iii's posture.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Gruzinsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Farfy Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gruzinsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farfy Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farfy Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Jab from Farfy Iii.
Gruzinsky leaves Farfy Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farfy Iii looks to land a right hand but Gruzinsky moved out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gruzinsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farfy Iii defending well as Gruzinsky loads up on a big left hand.
Farfy Iii misses the jab.
Farfy Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gruzinsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Farfy Iii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gruzinsky is looking to regain half guard here but Farfy Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Farfy Iii scores with a couple of short elbows.
Farfy Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
Gruzinsky is trying to control Farfy Iii's posture but Farfy Iii avoids it.
Gruzinsky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johan Farfy Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farfy Iii in side control, throwing shots but Gruzinsky defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Farfy Iii crashes against the mat.
Gruzinsky regains half guard, as Farfy Iii was trying to land strikes.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but Gruzinsky defending well.
Gruzinsky trying to control from the bottom.
Farfy Iii working Gruzinsky over with strikes.
Farfy Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gruzinsky is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farfy Iii throwing shots but Gruzinsky is blocking nicely.
Farfy Iii thows a huge punch but Gruzinsky dodges it nicely.
Farfy Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruzinsky's head.
Gruzinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Farfy Iii sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farfy Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The cut above Roman Gruzinsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farfy Iii is looking to advance position but Gruzinsky won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Farfy Iii'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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farfy Iii stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
Farfy Iii fails with the takedown.
Gruzinsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruzinsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Farfy Iii counter with a right hand.
Farfy Iii blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Farfy Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farfy Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Kokane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coath comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Kokane has chosen Escape From the Madness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Coath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Kokane!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coath tries to clinch there but Kokane circles away.
Coath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath blocks a leg kick.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jerry Kokane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath cracks the inside of Kokane's front leg.
Kokane throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokane.
Kokane jabs Coath right on the nose. Coath blinks but takes it well.
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Kokane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokane moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Kokane throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Kokane moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane scores with a nice strike.
Kokane lunges at Coath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coath's hand.
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Kokane checks a low kick from Coath.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a right hand that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice leg kick.
Coath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath misses with a double jab
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokane throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Kokane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane throws a right hand that Coath ducks under and follows up with a left that Coath also avoids with ease.
Kokane looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.
Coath takes the fight into the clinch.
Kokane lands a left hand.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokane.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath keeps control of Kokane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Kokane pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
Coath wants to clinch up but Kokane keeps it at a distance.
Kokane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kokane as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
Coath moves out of range as Kokane throws a body kick.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Kokane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kokane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a double jab
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kokane.
Coath working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Kokane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kokane looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.
Jab by Kokane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coath.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Jerry Kokane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Kokane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokane 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.
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokane misses with the combination.
Coath punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a low kick as Kokane jumps back.
Kokane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Kokane should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
Coath looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kokane tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kokane swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kokane throws a leg kick but Coath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane blocks a body shot from Coath.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Kokane slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane tries to land a leg kick but Coath saw it coming and moves away.
Coath wants to clinch up but Kokane keeps it at a distance.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kokane. Beautiful body shot.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokane blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.
Coath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kokane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kokane tries to get set, Coath tries to push him back and clinch up but Kokane manages to avoid the attempt.
Kokane wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath misses with a double jab
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane throws a right and a left that Coath avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokane controls his hands.
Kokane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Coath tenderised Kokane's leg. Kokane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokane throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokane keeps Coath at a distance using the push kick.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coath.
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kokane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane can't break the clinch.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with some punches.
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coath is rocked!
Kokane scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Coath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Coath seems to have got his legs back now.
Kokane slips a straight right by Coath.
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
It looked like Coath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kokane.
Some wild striking there from Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Kokane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane'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.
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
A little jabbing left from Kokane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coath.
Coath clinches.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath checks a low kick from Kokane.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Kokane tries to land a body kick
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath is looking to chop away at Kokane's legs.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Coath counters with a quick kick to the body but Kokane blocks it.
Coath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kokane.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath catches Kokane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Coath steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kokane. That one must have hurt.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Kokane lands a nice looking body kick.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane lands with a nice body punch.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokane scores with a nice right hand.
Coath has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kokane.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokane walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Coath throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
Kokane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kokane misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coath tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokane. That's going to slow Coath down.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Coath throws a leg kick
letting Kokane counter with a right hand.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kokane throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Coath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coath tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
Coath ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coath no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kokane manages to get himself to full guard.
Coath trying to control but Kokane is working from the bottom.
Kokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kokane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Kokane slams his shin into Coath's torso.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Kokane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
Coath will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Coath lands a left hand.
Kokane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kokane fails to land.
Kokane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Kokane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Kokane's head.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Jerry Kokane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokane is trying to push Coath away but Coath has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kokane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jerry Kokane!
Jerry Kokane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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