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DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand Randomaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rand Randomaire acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rand Randomaire!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randomaire tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.
Randomaire shoots in but Truck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Truck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randomaire manages to circle out of the way.
Truck tries to keep at a distance but Randomaire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Randomaire goes for a takedown attempt but Truck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Truck shoots in looking for a takedown but Randomaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Truck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Truck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Randomaire misses with a body shot.
Truck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Randomaire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randomaire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Truck keeping moving, preventing Randomaire from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randomaire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Randomaire won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Randomaire is looking to stand up but Truck won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randomaire is one step ahead there.
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Truck working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Randomaire has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Randomaire wants to get back to his feet but Truck passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randomaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Truck.
Randomaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randomaire.
Truck is working Randomaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Truck won't allow Randomaire to sweep him here.
Randomaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Randomaire forces his way into half guard.
Randomaire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randomaire with the ground and pound but Truck uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Truck controls Randomaire momentarily but Randomaire frees himself.
Randomaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randomaire passes Truck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Truck trying to control here.
Truck tries to roll over but Randomaire keeps him under control.
Truck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Truck tries to get out of the position.
Truck gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Randomaire wants to get back to his feet but Truck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randomaire has his feet on Truck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Randomaire tries to clinch but Truck is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randomaire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Truck was covering up waiting for the punch and Randomaire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randomaire controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Randomaire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Randomaire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Truck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randomaire sprawls and moves away.
Randomaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Truck darts in looking for a takedown but Randomaire gets double underhooks and turns Truck into the cage.
Randomaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truck throws the kick towards the body but Randomaire avoids it.
Rand Randomaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randomaire moves into the clinch.
Truck tries for a takedown but Randomaire manages to get underhooks.
Randomaire prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck gets underhooks to prevent Randomaire's takedown attempt.
Truck has picked Randomaire up - he's going for a ride! Truck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Randomaire has one foot on Truck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randomaire shoots in and gets a takedown into Truck's guard.
Truck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randomaire wants to control but Truck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Truck lands a nice short elbow.
Randomaire has his hands clasped together around Truck's back. He's all about the action.
Truck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Truck looking for a submission but Randomaire manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Randomaire wants to stand up but Truck is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truck trying to control but Randomaire is working from the bottom.
Randomaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randomaire trying to control the position.
Truck distracts Randomaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Truck wants to control from the top but Randomaire keeps moving.
Truck won't allow Randomaire to get back to his feet.
Randomaire controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.
Truck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck chips away with some ground and pound.
Truck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Truck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randomaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Truck has managed to get both his arms back between Randomaire's legs - danger averted.
Truck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Truck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Truck connects with a couple of short punches.
Truck chips away with some ground and pound.
Truck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Truck postures up.
Truck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Truck wanted to stand there but Randomaire had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randomaire pulls Truck in close to his closed guard and prevents Truck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Truck forces his way into half guard.
Randomaire moves into full guard.
Randomaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randomaire is breathing heavily.
Truck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Truck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nigel Truck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Truck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Randomaire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Randomaire tries to clinch there but Truck circles away.
Truck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randomaire manages to circle out of the way.
Randomaire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Truck as he jumps to the side.
Randomaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Truck sprawls well. He's pushed Randomaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randomaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Truck, which made it look bad.
Truck is looking to counter the offense by Randomaire and move into the clinch.
Nigel Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Randomaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randomaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Truck instigates a clinch.
Randomaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randomaire is fighting off a takedown attempt but Truck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randomaire to the mat. Randomaire regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Randomaire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt.
Truck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truck.
Randomaire throws a sloppy head kick and Truck moves out of range easily.
Truck looks to score with a jab to the body but Randomaire is just out of range.
Randomaire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truck avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Randomaire tries to clinch but Truck is having none of it.
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Randomaire. Randomaire maintains the clinch.
Randomaire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Truck is trying to keep an underhook but Randomaire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Truck trying to control from the bottom.
Truck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Randomaire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Randomaire's back!
Truck tries to get the hooks in deep but Randomaire pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randomaire rolls, trying to escape but Truck keeps control of the position.
Truck wants to control but Randomaire is keeping busy.
Truck connects with a big shot to the side of Randomaire's head.
Randomaire trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Truck softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Truck. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Truck looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Randomaire right now.
Truck controlling from the back.
Truck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Randomaire could be in trouble here!
Truck looking for the choke from the back.
Truck lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Randomaire.
Truck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Randomaire could be in trouble here!
Truck scores with punches to the body.
Randomaire is rocked!
Randomaire trying to control the action but Truck just sinks the hooks in.
Randomaire is still in real trouble! Can Truck finish him?
Truck lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Randomaire hold on?!
Truck is landing big shots and Randomaire is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Truck!
Our winner, Nigel Truck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Callum Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krotos Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krotos Kron!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Welsh lands with a slapping head kick.
Kron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Welsh.
Welsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Kron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Welsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Kron avoids the damage to the body.
Welsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Welsh trying to land knees to the body.
Kron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welsh tries to throw a body punch but Kron avoids it by throwing Welsh back against the cage.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Welsh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Welsh has a couple of punches blocked by Kron.
Welsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kron avoids it.
Kron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kron blocks a body shot from Welsh.
Kron is trying to break the clinch but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
Welsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Welsh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Welsh tries a body shot but Kron blocks it.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Kron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Welsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Welsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Welsh has Kron pressed against the cage, preventing Kron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Welsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Welsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh misses with an elbow strike.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kron is defending well for now.
Welsh has Kron pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kron blocking some punches.
Welsh working aggressively here.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kron is defending well for now.
Welsh wants to stall.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kron is defending well for now.
Kron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Welsh throws a head punch that misses.
Kron cracks Welsh with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kron can't break the clinch.
Welsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kron blocks an uppercut.
Welsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kron.
Welsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Welsh looking to slow down the pace here.
We've been informed that Kron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kron is trying to break the clinch but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
Kron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welsh misses with a leg kick.
Kron works over Welsh's head and body with a nice combination.
Welsh digs a good hook to Kron's body.
Kron keeps the fight on the outside.
Kron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kron moves out of range of the body kick.
Welsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kron.
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!
Welsh connects with a body shot that sends Kron's belly button to the back.
Kron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Welsh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Welsh tries to clinch but Kron moves out of range.
Welsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Welsh moves into the clinch.
Welsh is trying to maintain a safe position but Kron gets an underhook and turns Welsh into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Welsh fails to land.
Kron is trying to force a seperation but Welsh has the dominant position.
Welsh has Kron pressed against the cage, preventing Kron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Welsh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Welsh lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kron tries to break free but Welsh pushes him back against the cage.
Kron is trying to break the clinch but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kron.
Welsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Kron avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Welsh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kron.
Welsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kron can do to turn this around?
Welsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kron.
It seemed like Kron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Welsh misses with a kick to the body
and Kron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Welsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Welsh rushes Kron and presses him up against the cage.
Kron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Welsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kron's knee momentarily.
Krotos Kron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Welsh.
Kron fails to land with a series of punches.
Kron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Welsh eats them both and turns towards Kron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Welsh is rocked!
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!
Welsh throws a body kick that misses.
Kron throws a counter combo.
Oh Welsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kron misses with a wild combination.
Welsh tries to land a body kick
and Kron scores with a counter punch that sends Welsh to the canvas! Kron smells blood - he's punishing Welsh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Welsh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krotos Kron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raja Ohri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratovarius Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohri comes to the cage accompanied by The Next Episode. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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6 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raja Ohri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stratovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smiff as he avoids it easily.
Ohri gets a takedown into half guard.
Ohri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smiff's head.
Smiff trying to control but Ohri postures up.
Smiff is pressing down on Ohri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking to control.
Ohri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Ohri is proving a slippery customer.
Ohri preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Smiff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smiff looking to control.
Ohri wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Ohri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Ohri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ohri wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Ohri postures up in Smiff's guard and throws a big left but Smiff blocks it.
Ohri stopping the sweep attempt from Smiff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Smiff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ohri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ohri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohri manages to get himself to full guard.
Ohri can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ohri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohri looking for the choke but no joy.
Smiff tries to escape but Ohri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smiff defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Smiff right now.
Smiff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ohri working for a choke but Smiff is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ohri scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smiff is looking for a way out.
Ohri doesn't have the hooks in and Smiff manages to turn into his guard.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Ohri keeps moving.
Smiff is fighting to break Ohri's control of his arms but Ohri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff passes Ohri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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 Raja Ohri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ohri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ohri showed some decent athleticism there.
Ohri drops an elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
Ohri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiff has his foot on Ohri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ohri works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ohri stands up over Smiff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ohri distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Ohri is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ohri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohri trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
Ohri keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Ohri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Ohri is keeping the position.
Ohri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Smiff trying to control but Ohri is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smiff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ohri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smiff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Ohri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ohri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smiff pushes a forearm under Ohri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ohri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stratovarius Smiff!
After winning the bout, Stratovarius Smiff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Raja Ohri stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll comeback and get a win next time!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guillotine. Maximus Ragnarsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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30
153 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson gets a clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ragnarsson pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarsson down to the mat. Ragnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
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!
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson is rocked!
It looks like Eric Anderson has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Ragnarsson pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
and Ragnarsson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Anderson! He's just covering up as Ragnarsson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Ragnarsson!
The defeated Eric Anderson had this to say: 'Oi nah, the cunt cheated. Check his piss, the wanker's on steroids. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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197 lbs
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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brotha Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mac tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mac misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mac swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Mac avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Mac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie postures up in Mac's guard and throws a big left but Mac blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac.
Mac throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Brotha Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Mac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mac feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Mac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Mac misses.
Gracie lunges at Mac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac's hand.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie passes Mac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mac wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotha Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Mac throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Mac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mac.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mac has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Mac's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brotha Gracie!
Brotha Gracie 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruiz Edinhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonidas Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruiz Edinhio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edinhio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparta looks to land a left hand but Edinhio moved out of range nicely.
Edinhio misses the shot to the body.
Edinhio slips a straight right by Sparta.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparta working for a triangle but Edinhio defends it easily.
Edinhio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edinhio won't allow Sparta to get back to his feet.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edinhio wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinhio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edinhio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edinhio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sparta is not content to let Edinhio control the position.
Sparta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparta wants to control but Edinhio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edinhio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edinhio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta keeps working.
Edinhio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura but Sparta is defending well.
Sparta tries to get to full guard but Edinhio has control of the leg.
Sparta gets back to full guard.
Edinhio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparta!
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio prevents Sparta from improving position.
Edinhio is not content to let Sparta control the position.
Edinhio trying to remain calm as Sparta controls from the top position.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Leonidas Sparta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edinhio.
Sparta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edinhio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparta is in Edinhio's guard.
Edinhio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparta is aware though and is defending well.
Edinhio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edinhio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edinhio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leonidas Sparta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinhio controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edinhio tries to buck Sparta off but Sparta is having none of it.
Edinhio is letting Sparta control him for a moment.
Sparta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sparta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is looking to advance position but Edinhio won't allow it.
Sparta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Edinhio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparta controlling from mount.
Sparta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Sparta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edinhio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparta stuffs the takedown attempt from Edinhio. Edinhio gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonidas Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiz Edinhio.
Edinhio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparta to the mat! Sparta manages to get full guard.
Sparta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edinhio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edinhio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparta digs a good body shot into Edinhio's ribs.
Edinhio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparta is fending him off so far but Edinhio persists. Nope, Sparta circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edinhio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edinhio 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.
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Edinhio pushes his legs off easily.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparta trying to keep a closed guard but Edinhio is proving a slippery customer.
Edinhio preventing the sweep.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Edinhio from controlling successfully.
Sparta is trying to control the position but Edinhio postures up.
Edinhio preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Sparta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Sparta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparta.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Sparta shows good takedown defense.
Edinhio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparta manages to avoid it.
Edinhio avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Edinhio feints the counter takedown.
Sparta throws a body punch but Edinhio moves out of range.
Sparta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edinhio.
Sparta is looking to wear down Edinhio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparta as he avoids it easily.
Edinhio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
Edinhio dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leonidas Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiz Edinhio.
Sparta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edinhio at a distance.
Ruiz Edinhio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edinhio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Sparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edinhio can do to turn this around?
Edinhio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparta off and has taken his back!
Edinhio is trying to stick to Sparta's back but Sparta is turning into Edinhio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Edinhio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparta.
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edinhio has momentary wrist control but Sparta slips an elbow through the middle.
Edinhio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparta wants to pass the guard but Edinhio is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio trying to control the position.
Sparta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio controls Sparta momentarily but Sparta frees himself.
Sparta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sparta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edinhio to the mat! Edinhio manages to get full guard.
Ruiz Edinhio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edinhio is keeping the position for now.
Edinhio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparta has picked Edinhio up and slammed him! Edinhio can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparta manages to pass to side control!
Leonidas Sparta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edinhio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparta's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Sparta seems content to control.
Sparta working over Edinhio with some ground and pound. Edinhio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas Sparta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparta 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Sparta!
In his post fight interview, Leonidas Sparta gave a big smile as he said 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Rizzuto!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzuto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rizzuto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Rizzuto keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
Burns avoids the head kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Rizzuto misses.
As Rizzuto backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzuto moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Rizzuto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzuto tries to avoid it.
Rizzuto fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns avoids the body shot from Rizzuto.
Burns is looking to chop away at Rizzuto's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Rizzuto misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzuto, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzuto scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rizzuto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzuto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzuto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzuto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizzuto misses with a kick to the body.
Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzuto moves out of range easily.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzuto checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Rizzuto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns throws a push kick but Rizzuto slaps the foot to one side.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzuto is able to avoid easily.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzuto is able to avoid easily.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzuto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzuto's shoulder, as Rizzuto tries to avoid the shot.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Darren Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzuto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzuto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzuto feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Rizzuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rizzuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to stand up but Rizzuto isn't so interested in that idea.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rizzuto throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzuto wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzuto.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Rizzuto slips a jab from Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Rizzuto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzuto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is pushing Rizzuto's head away, looking to escape. Rizzuto manages to hold on to the position though.
Rizzuto trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Rizzuto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burns is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rizzuto trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizzuto prevents Burns from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Rizzuto dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzuto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Darren Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns tries to bum rush Rizzuto with a series of wild strikes but Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rizzuto throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzuto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Rizzuto moves away from the strike by Burns.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzuto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzuto throws a body shot but no joy.
Alessandro Rizzuto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Rizzuto misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzuto slips a jab from Burns.
A shot to the liver by Rizzuto. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzuto throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzuto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rizzuto looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzuto defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Rizzuto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rizzuto fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Rizzuto misses the shot to the body.
Rizzuto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizzuto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Rizzuto.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns takes a swing at Rizzuto's ribcage but misses.
Rizzuto flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Rizzuto tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darren Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Burns looks to land a combination but Rizzuto avoids it well.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzuto connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns cracks Rizzuto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzuto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizzuto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzuto counters with a body kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rizzuto moved away.
Rizzuto lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzuto lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
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!
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzuto circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzuto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Rizzuto connects with a looping right hand.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rizzuto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzuto as he connects with a hook.
Rizzuto jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Burns is rocked!
Rizzuto dodges the punch combination from Burns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzuto scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alessandro Rizzuto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzuto 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.
Rizzuto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzuto fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body.
Rizzuto blocks a head kick by Burns.
Rizzuto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzuto throws a nice head kick!
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns throws a series of punches but Rizzuto avoids them all with ease.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Rizzuto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzuto lands a jab.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Rizzuto throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto controls the position from side control.
Alessandro Rizzuto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzuto working the ground and pound but Burns is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns is not content to let Rizzuto control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alessandro Rizzuto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rizzuto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a hook but Rizzuto avoids it easily.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzuto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burns misses the body punch
and Rizzuto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rizzuto scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizzuto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Rizzuto connects with a high kick.
Rizzuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzuto's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzuto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzuto lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzuto clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rizzuto moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzuto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzuto.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darren Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Rizzuto slips the punch.
Rizzuto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Rizzuto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzuto 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Franky Page enters the cage!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Vovchanchyn throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Page shoots in and bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn has his feet on Page's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vovchanchyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page working the ground and pound but Vovchanchyn is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Page are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page tries to score with some ground and pound. Vovchanchyn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Page misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vovchanchyn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page.
Page throws an elbow but Vovchanchyn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn regains half guard, as Page was trying to land strikes.
Page is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vovchanchyn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page stops Vovchanchyn from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Page in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Page looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page is nestled in close to Vovchanchyn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page wants to free his trapped foot but Vovchanchyn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is keen to just control but Vovchanchyn is a slippery customer.
Vovchanchyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up here but Page is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Page counters with a takedown into side control.
Page misses with the ground and pound.
Page tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Page misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Page crashes against the mat.
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vovchanchyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let Page control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Page in side control, throwing shots but Vovchanchyn defends.
Vovchanchyn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Page wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vovchanchyn to see if he's OK.
Page working the ground and pound but Vovchanchyn is defending the strikes.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let Page control the position.
Page swings around for an armbar but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Page's guard.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Page lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Page misses.
Page checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Remy Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Remy Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vovchanchyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Page shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a right hand
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vovchanchyn has one foot on Page'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.
Remy Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Page fails with the takedown.
Remy Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page blocks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with a combination
so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Page is controlling his posture from full guard.
Page is working an open guard so Vovchanchyn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Page clinches with his opponent.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vovchanchyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Vovchanchyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vovchanchyn clinches.
Page wants a takedown.
Page is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vovchanchyn can't fight it off and eventually Page manages to take the fight to the floor. Vovchanchyn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Vovchanchyn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Vovchanchyn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McGinnis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nordquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinnis comes to the cage accompanied by Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. John Nordquist told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist misses with a double jab
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from McGinnis misses.
A jab from Nordquist misses.
Nordquist wants to clinch.
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordquist momentarily.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordquist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordquist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordquist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nordquist will feel that in the morning.
McGinnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordquist. That did some damage!
McGinnis defending well as Nordquist loads up on a big left hand.
McGinnis circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinnis lands a front kick.
Nordquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGinnis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nordquist with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Nordquist moves out of range of the leg kick from McGinnis.
Nordquist feints the counter takedown.
Nordquist staying out of range there.
McGinnis throws a hook but Nordquist avoids it easily.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Nordquist moved out of range.
McGinnis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by McGinnis.
Nordquist misses with a shot to the body
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordquist is rocked!
McGinnis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nordquist to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nordquist looks to clinch but McGinnis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nordquist taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Bloc Party - Ares (Remix) as his entrance music. Rory McDonnell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
Lobtov slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Lobtov.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lobtov.
Lobtov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell tests Lobtov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lobtov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell slips a jab from Lobtov.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Lobtov throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
Lobtov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobtov manages to avoid it.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lobtov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lobtov connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
McDonnell catches Lobtov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobtov just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Lobtov misses the target.
McDonnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Lobtov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Lobtov.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lobtov is looking for a counter combo.
McDonnell connects with a high kick.
It looks like Andrey Lobtov has been cut.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lobtov checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobtov lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Lobtov checks it.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lobtov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Lobtov is wise to it.
Lobtov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Lobtov backs off McDonnell throws a huge counter combo but Lobtov manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lobtov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobtov misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Lobtov seems unphased.
Lobtov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Lobtov ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lobtov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonnell jabs at Lobtov's body.
Lobtov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Lobtov avoids it.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Lobtov ducked under it nicely.
Lobtov misses with a double jab.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobtov misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lobtov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Lobtov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Lobtov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Lobtov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonnell sizes up Lobtov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobtov lands a body shot.
McDonnell instigates a clinch.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Lobtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobtov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobtov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lobtov throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
Lobtov defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Lobtov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on McDonnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lobtov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Lobtov scores with the left hand. McDonnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Lobtov lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonnell off the cage and back into range.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Lobtov should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
That's time! Lobtov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Lobtov's head.
Lobtov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Lobtov.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobtov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lobtov. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lobtov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Lobtov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Lobtov's ribs.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobtov.
A little feinted left hand from Lobtov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Lobtov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lobtov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobtov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lobtov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Lobtov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lobtov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Lobtov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobtov's head backwards.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Lobtov moves out of range easily.
Lobtov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell misses with a jab to the body
and Lobtov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobtov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Lobtov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Rory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with a few strikes there.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lobtov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonnell.
Lobtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobtov.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Lobtov.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Lobtov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobtov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lobtov misses with a straight right.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonnell forces Lobtov back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lobtov or not.
Lobtov fails to pull guard.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobtov blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lobtov up against the cage.
Lobtov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
Lobtov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lobtov blocking some punches.
Lobtov jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lobtov around his waist. Lobtov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov'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!
Lobtov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobtov.
Danga de danga de dang - Lobtov scores with a four punch combination!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a hook but Lobtov blocks it.
Lobtov moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
Lobtov throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lobtov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
Lobtov walks into a stiff left hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobtov is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Andrey Lobtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Lobtov down.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Lobtov moves out of range.
Lobtov throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Lobtov avoids it.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonnell cracks Lobtov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
Lobtov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
Lobtov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobtov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Lobtov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McDonnell.
Lobtov scores with a nice strike.
Lobtov throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rory McDonnell made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Andrey Lobtov spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says, Fights are like a box of chocolates,...u never know what u gonna get...'.
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