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Aspire 77: Podolski v Souvlaki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 3132 p4p, 323 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 1865 p4p, 210 weight class). Orlov comes into the arena with K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chula throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chula.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Chula sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chula scoring well with a low kick there.
Chula is looking to score with low kicks.
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Chula had a free shot at his head there.
Chula throws a series of punches but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Chula manages to avoid it.
Chula throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov throws a hook but Chula blocks it.
Chula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Chula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chula lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Chula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chula connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov checks a low kick from Chula.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chula cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chula scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Chula ducks down to avoid it.
Chula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chula.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chula lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chula walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Chula throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
Taran Chula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chula misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula tries a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Chula lands a nice shot to the body.
Chula misses with a combination
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chula misses with a straight left.
Chula throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Chula misses.
Orlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chula.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Chula misses with a body punch
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chula there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
Chula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Orlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Chula counters with a straight right hand.
Chula thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Chula swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chula.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orlov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Orlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Chula counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Chula misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Chula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chula misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov cracks Chula with an open hand slap.
Chula throws a leg kick that misses.
As Chula backs away, Orlov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chula throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Good leg kick by Chula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chula throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chula tried to score with a low kick but Orlov checks it.
Chula closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chula misses with a kick to the body
and Orlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taran Chula dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chula.
Orlov checks the leg kick.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Chula misses with a low kick.
Chula tries to land a body kick
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chula looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming.
Chula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Chula.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a hook to the body
and Chula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlov scores with a one two! Chula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Chula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chula throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov defending well as Chula loads up on a big left hand.
Chula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orlov on the side of the head.
Chula looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlov. Orlov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orlov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Chula.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chula throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with an outside leg kick.
Chula throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov catches Chula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chula misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Chula misses.
Chula walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Chula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chula throws a series of strikes that have Orlov backpedaling.
Chula loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Chula.
Chula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chula takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Chula misses its intended target.
Chula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Chula slips under a jab.
Chula walks into a left hand.
Chula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chula avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula scores with a hook.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Chula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Chula moves away and avoids it.
Chula was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chula.
Chula moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Chula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chula misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a three punch combo that has Chula backing up. Chula nods at Orlov to acknowledge the strikes.
Chula throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chula throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Chula manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Chula is predictable there
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Chula's head but Chula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chula now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlov. That did some damage!
Chula misses with a straight right.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Chula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chula scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Chula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlov misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chula throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook but Chula avoids it easily.
Chula misses with the combination.
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 Boris Orlov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Chula misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Chula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov misses the jab.
Chula moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlov.
Chula misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Chula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chula.
Chula checks a leg kick.
Chula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula scores with a shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chula.
It seemed like Chula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chula was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chula.
Chula throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula lands the left hand.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chula on the side of the head.
Chula moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chula throws out the jab.
Chula looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov jabs Chula right on the nose. Chula blinks but takes it well.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Chula.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Chula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chula.
Chula swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chula scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Orlov misses.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Chula's defenses.
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula works Orlov's body with a nice hook.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Orlov misses.
A low kick from Chula is predictable there
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Chula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula misses with the combination.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chula finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Chula throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Chula's head back.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Chula tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Chula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov checks the leg kick.
Chula's corner calls for a 1-2. Chula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chula clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chula backwards.
Chula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chula moves into the clinch successfully.
Chula is leaning against Orlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov presses Chula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov manages to break the clinch.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chula moves away.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov tried to counter with a leg kick but Chula avoided it.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chula.
Chula misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Orlov.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!
Boris Orlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xi Lim (ranked 1040 p4p, 119 weight class) and Ryan Brophy (ranked 1531 p4p, 176 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xi Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy cracks the inside of Lim's front leg.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Lim.
Brophy slips a jab from Lim.
Brophy stuns Lim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xi Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Brophy scores with a jab.
Brophy slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
Brophy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lim's waist but Lim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brophy off to one side.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Lim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
and Lim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Lim misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
Lim moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Lim scores with a body shot.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lim throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim connects with a nice looking jab.
Lim jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
A slow jab from Lim misses its intended target.
We've been told by Lim's head coaches at The Skating Rink that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Lim feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brophy is defended easily by Lim.
Xi Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Brophy.
Lim takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim misses with a straight left.
Lim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brophy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lim misses with a straight left.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Lim checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Lim.
Lim cracks Brophy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a leg kick that knocks Lim off balance momentarily.
Brophy scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy slips a jab from Lim.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Lim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lim throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Lim dominated that round.
That's time! Lim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
Brophy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
A big right from Lim misses.
Lim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lim throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Lim.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Lim down.
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Lim didn't see that one coming.
Brophy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Brophy throws a front kick that sends Lim stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lim looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lim misses with a body shot.
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 jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Lim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Lim misses with an uppercut.
Lim throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy scores with a head kick.
Brophy throws a wild body kick that Lim sees coming a mile off.
Lim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Lim avoids it with no problem.
Lim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lim.
Lim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Xi Lim has been cut.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Lim misses.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Lim's head but Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Lim is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Lim blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lim misses.
Brophy moves forwards but Lim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xi Lim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lim throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lim misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brophy throws a nice head kick!
Lim throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy slips a jab from Lim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Lim's shoulder, as Lim tries to avoid the shot.
Lim lands with an overhand left.
Lim throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Lim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lim misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a thumping low kick.
Brophy wants to land a leg kick but Lim is out of range.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
Lim scores with a body shot.
Brophy slips a straight right by Lim.
Brophy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lim is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Brophy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim misses the jab.
Brophy throws a fast counter high kick but Lim manages to duck under it in time.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Lim slips under a jab.
Xi Lim is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy throws a head kick but Lim moves out of range.
Lim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lim lands with a hook. Brophy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lim looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Brophy has managed to clinch.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Brophy tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Lim lands a body shot.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim pushes Brophy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Lim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brophy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brophy tries to work over Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Lim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Lim is leaning against Brophy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim misses with a body punch.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
Lim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xi Lim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Lim misses with some punches.
Lim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Lim.
Brophy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Lim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lim 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Lim!
Xi Lim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Maldini (ranked 1272 p4p, 146 weight class) and Brody Kavanagh (ranked 713 p4p, 83 weight class). Brody Kavanagh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepe Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Maldini half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maldini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldini.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kavanagh lands with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot
and Maldini counters with an inside leg kick.
Kavanagh tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavanagh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maldini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kavanagh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanagh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kavanagh scores with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maldini rather than just go for the knockout.
Kavanagh thuds his shin into the meat of Maldini's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh connects with a high kick.
Maldini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldini blocks a leg kick.
Maldini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kavanagh slips a jab from Maldini.
Kavanagh misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kavanagh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a jab. Kavanagh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maldini moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Maldini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kavanagh under the eye.
Kavanagh lands with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kavanagh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
Kavanagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maldini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kavanagh missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Kavanagh misses with a straight right.
Maldini moves forwards but Kavanagh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maldini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldini wants to land a leg kick but Kavanagh is out of range.
Maldini connects with a leg kick. Kavanagh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maldini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kavanagh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Kavanagh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maldini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A bone on bone clash there as Maldini blocks the leg kick.
Maldini slips under a jab from Kavanagh.
Maldini tries to score with a low kick but Kavanagh moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Kavanagh blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
Maldini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kavanagh.
Maldini throws a chopping leg kick but Kavanagh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kavanagh cracks Maldini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Kavanagh cracks the inside of Maldini's front leg.
A good leg kick by Kavanagh.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Kavanagh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kavanagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Maldini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kavanagh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldini moves forwards but Kavanagh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kavanagh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maldini in his tracks.
Maldini tries a low kick but Kavanagh avoids it.
Kavanagh misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Kavanagh avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Kavanagh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maldini might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini slips a jab from Kavanagh.
Maldini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maldini tried to score with a low kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Kavanagh scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini throws out a leg kick but Kavanagh moves out of range and Maldini only half commits.
Kavanagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
Maldini tried to score with a low kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kavanagh checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kavanagh.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kavanagh throws an off balance right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini throws a leg kick which misses Kavanagh's front leg but catches the back leg as Kavanagh tries to avoid it.
Kavanagh cracks Maldini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kavanagh eats them both and turns towards Maldini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kavanagh scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kavanagh - just one landing.
Maldini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kavanagh just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Maldini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kavanagh blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Kavanagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maldini, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Kavanagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavanagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Maldini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Kavanagh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kavanagh is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maldini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maldini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws out a powerful jab.
Maldini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Kavanagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini slips a straight right by Kavanagh.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kavanagh's sensitive parts.
Kavanagh throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.
Maldini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kavanagh is able to avoid easily.
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
Kavanagh misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kavanagh is out of range.
Maldini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh scores with a body shot.
Donk. Maldini catches Kavanagh right on the button with a cross.
Maldini misses with a low kick as Kavanagh jumps back.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Maldini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Kavanagh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldini. Maldini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kavanagh misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kavanagh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kavanagh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kavanagh tries to bum rush Maldini with a series of wild strikes but Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldini.
Kavanagh lands with a cross.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kavanagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Kavanagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kavanagh there.
Maldini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kavanagh is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Maldini misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maldini tries a low kick but Kavanagh avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kavanagh scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavanagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldini lands a body shot.
Maldini throws a leg kick which misses Kavanagh's front leg but catches the back leg as Kavanagh tries to avoid it.
Kavanagh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maldini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kavanagh throws out the jab.
Maldini scoring well with a low kick there.
Kavanagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kavanagh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldini circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh cracks Maldini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kavanagh throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavanagh scores with a jab. Maldini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kavanagh 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kavanagh.
That kick from Maldini tenderised Kavanagh's leg. Kavanagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kavanagh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maldini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maldini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kavanagh lands with a good body shot.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh misses the jab.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Maldini slips under a jab from Kavanagh.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
Maldini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kavanagh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh connects with a single shot there.
Maldini connects with a right hand. Kavanagh shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kavanagh is out of range.
Maldini slips a straight right by Kavanagh.
A quick step to the side and Maldini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini.
Kavanagh checks a leg kick.
Kavanagh defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maldini connects with a high kick.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Maldini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kavanagh checks a leg kick.
Maldini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kavanagh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kavanagh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Kavanagh 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.
A good leg kick by Maldini.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kavanagh misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kavanagh, right into the meat.
Maldini throws a front kick aimed at Kavanagh's knee but Kavanagh avoids it well.
Pepe Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kavanagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kavanagh misses with a hook to the body
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kavanagh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kavanagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavanagh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maldini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Kavanagh saw that one coming.
Maldini throws a leg kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Kavanagh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kavanagh scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut.
Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Kavanagh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Maldini as he checks the leg kick.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
The fighters circling - Kavanagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Maldini throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kavanagh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldini throws a jab when Kavanagh was well out of range.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick that knocks Maldini off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Kavanagh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kavanagh 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
During a confident post fight interview, Brody Kavanagh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Gotti (ranked 1253 p4p, 144 weight class) and Dardan Douchebag (ranked 1661 p4p, 192 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Douchebag's choice of entrance music: Donkey. Dardan Douchebag acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Don Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douchebag connects with a right hand. Gotti shakes it off.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Douchebag saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douchebag! But no joy.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douchebag drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Douchebag working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gotti wants to control but Douchebag postures up.
Gotti is looking to regain half guard here but Douchebag keeps moving and retains side control.
Gotti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Douchebag off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Douchebag right now.
Gotti tries to keep control of the position but Douchebag is staying busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti looking for the choke but no joy.
Douchebag felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gotti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Douchebag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti keeps control of the position as Douchebag tries to break free.
Douchebag tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Douchebag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douchebag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Douchebag forces his way into half guard.
Gotti moves into full guard.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
Douchebag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Douchebag won't allow Gotti to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is working hard here to advance position.
Douchebag trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Gotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Douchebag trying to keep a closed guard but Gotti is proving a slippery customer.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Douchebag.
Douchebag has his foot on Gotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douchebag working for a triangle but Gotti defends it easily.
Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotti distracts Douchebag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gotti passes Douchebag's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti wants to take a breather but Douchebag is having none of it.
Well, if Gotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Douchebag trying to control but Gotti postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dardan Douchebag will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Douchebag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Douchebag shows good takedown defense.
Gotti dips to his left and cracks Douchebag with an uppercut!
Douchebag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douchebag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotti scores with a nice strike.
Douchebag shoots in but Gotti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Douchebag tries for a takedown but Gotti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Don Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt - Gotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douchebag was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Jab from Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Douchebag to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douchebag won't allow Gotti to sweep him here.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Gotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotti wants to control but Douchebag is keeping him busy.
Dardan Douchebag has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Douchebag is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Gotti prevents Douchebag from improving his position.
Douchebag is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Douchebag wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well.
Douchebag is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douchebag gets back to full guard.
Gotti is pushing down on Douchebag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Douchebag is fighting to maintain full guard but Gotti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotti wants to take a breather but Douchebag is having none of it.
Douchebag throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Douchebag wants to get back to full guard.
Douchebag landing small, sideways elbows.
Douchebag wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well.
Douchebag throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gotti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gotti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Douchebag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Douchebag shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands a big shot there that rocks Douchebag but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gotti landing strikes, looking to finish!
Douchebag is looking to get to half guard.
Gotti trying to control but Douchebag is having none of it.
Gotti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Douchebag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Douchebag shrugs it off.
Douchebag wants to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Douchebag is looking to improve his position but Gotti isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands with some strikes.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douchebag can do to turn this around?
Gotti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotti landing punches.
Gotti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotti looking to secure an arm triangle but Douchebag defends it well.
Gotti landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douchebag tries to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
Douchebag is trying desperately to improve position.
Douchebag regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Douchebag as Gotti shoots in.
Douchebag darts in looking for a takedown but Gotti gets double underhooks and turns Douchebag into the cage.
Douchebag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotti circles away.
Gotti feinted with a counter takedown.
Gotti scores with a decent looking hook.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Douchebag tries to sprawl but Gotti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Douchebag avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotti.
Gotti prevents Douchebag from improving his position.
Gotti stalling.
Gotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Douchebag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douchebag keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag moves into full guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag looking to control.
Gotti trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Gotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Douchebag is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Douchebag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gotti trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
Douchebag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotti has his foot on Douchebag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Douchebag works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotti is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Douchebag has his hands clasped together but Gotti extends and breaks Douchebag's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gotti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjarni Agnarsson (ranked 1371 p4p, 189 weight class) and Khunbish Borjigin (ranked 989 p4p, 137 weight class). Agnarsson comes into the arena with Black Pearl blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 lbs
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194 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjarni Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khunbish Borjigin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson clinches up with Borjigin and pushes him back against the cage.
Agnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borjigin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Borjigin - just one landing.
That kick from Agnarsson tenderised Borjigin's leg. Borjigin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Borjigin motions for Agnarsson to come forward. Borjigin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borjigin throws the left hand but Agnarsson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Borjigin misses.
Agnarsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Borjigin slips the punch.
Borjigin counters with a body kick.
Borjigin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Agnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Borjigin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Agnarsson punishes Borjigin's body with a nice straight punch.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borjigin.
Borjigin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borjigin scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson moves forwards but Borjigin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borjigin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Agnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Borjigin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borjigin scores with a sloppy right hand. Agnarsson should have avoided that one.
Borjigin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agnarsson has time to react.
Agnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Borjigin counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Borjigin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borjigin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Agnarsson walks into a jab.
Agnarsson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borjigin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Agnarsson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khunbish Borjigin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James B. Grossweiner (ranked 1597 p4p, 216 weight class) and Ronnie Rolla (ranked 1608 p4p, 217 weight class). Rolla has chosen Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. James B. Grossweiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolla scores with a one two! Grossweiner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses
and Rolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Rolla blocks the low kick.
Rolla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grossweiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Rolla punishes Grossweiner's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Rolla has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Grossweiner should have avoided that one.
Rolla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James B. Grossweiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolla scores with a leg kick.
Rolla misses with an uppercut
and Grossweiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolla misses with a left hand
and Grossweiner counters with a straight right hand.
Rolla connects with a right hand. Grossweiner shakes it off.
Grossweiner is rocked!
Rolla throws an overhand right that drops Grossweiner like a sack of potatoes! Rolla dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Rolla!
A relieved looking Ronnie Rolla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 561 p4p, 67 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 393 p4p, 46 weight class). Kuroda Atsushii has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushii!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushii at a distance.
Atsushii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii.
Killer is leaning against Atsushii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Atsushii fails to land.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atsushii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushii lands a body punch.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a punch on the inside.
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushii was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Atsushii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Atsushii is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushii.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Atsushii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atsushii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killer avoids the body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killer moves away from the strike by Atsushii.
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Killer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer scores with a jab to the body.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushii circles away.
Atsushii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atsushii.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Killer blocks the leg kick.
Killer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atsushii.
Killer swings for the body but Atsushii moves out of range.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atsushii takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii slips under a jab from Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
Atsushii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Killer scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Atsushii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Atsushii.
Atsushii swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Atsushii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Killer misses.
Atsushii slips under a jab.
Atsushii raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Atsushii as he connects with a hook.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Atsushii throws a low kick, looking for Killer's leg but Killer calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Atsushii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atsushii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Atsushii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Killer drives through and clinches with Atsushii against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Atsushii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atsushii misses with the head strike.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atsushii or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Atsushii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atsushii.
Killer cracks the inside of Atsushii's front leg.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atsushii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii slips a jab from Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Atsushii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Killer blocks it well.
Killer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atsushii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killer scrambles back to his feet.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Atsushii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Atsushii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atsushii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Atsushii moved out of range.
Atsushii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushii moves away.
Atsushii digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Atsushii misses the shot to the body.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atsushii, as that shot connected.
Killer scores with a hook to the body. Atsushii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atsushii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Atsushii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killer cracks Atsushii with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natural Born Killer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atsushii in his tracks.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Killer.
Atsushii checks a leg kick nicely.
Atsushii lands a nice shot to the body.
Atsushii throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer 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.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushii circles away.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Atsushii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atsushii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Atsushii moved out of range nicely.
Atsushii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Atsushii throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer throws a hook but Atsushii blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Atsushii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atsushii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atsushii 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.
Killer checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushii throws a front kick aimed at Killer's knee but Killer avoids it well.
Killer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Atsushii.
Killer forces Atsushii back against the cage and clinches.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer is leaning against Atsushii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atsushii.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Atsushii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Atsushii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Killer blocks the leg kick.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Atsushii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atsushii.
Atsushii looks for the body kick but Killer saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii tries to score with a low kick but Killer moves his leg out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Natural Born Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atsushii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushii backwards.
Atsushii misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushii is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Atsushii lands a left hand.
Atsushii avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer prevents a body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Atsushii.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushii controls his hands.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Atsushii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atsushii avoids it.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Atsushii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii lands with a short shot to the head.
Atsushii struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Atsushii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Atsushii.
Atsushii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atsushii.
Atsushii blocking some punches.
Atsushii managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii blocks an uppercut.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Atsushii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer landing knees to the body.
Atsushii lands a body punch.
Atsushii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Atsushii blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Killer.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Atsushii blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Atsushii misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer tries a body shot but Atsushii blocks it.
Atsushii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Atsushii - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atsushii throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer looks to land a combination but Atsushii avoids it well.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atsushii counters with a body kick.
Atsushii throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer tries to clinch but Atsushii is having none of it.
Atsushii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. Atsushii should have avoided that one.
Atsushii thumps Killer with a low kick.
Killer slips under a jab from Atsushii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Killer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atsushii! But no joy.
Atsushii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer backing away here, and Atsushii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atsushii misses with a kick to the body.
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 Natural Born Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Atsushii.
Killer misses the jab.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer 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.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Atsushii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Killer will feel that in the morning.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Atsushii scoring well with a low kick there.
Atsushii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Atsushii misses with a body shot.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atsushii throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Atsushii throws a push kick but Killer slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushii misses the target.
Killer is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atsushii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atsushii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atsushii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atsushii scores with a leg kick.
Atsushii takes one on the button.
Atsushii throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atsushii doesn't seem phased though.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atsushii breaks from the clinch.
Killer moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atsushii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushii avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atsushii is defending well for now.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natural Born Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atsushii.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Atsushii is trying to push Killer away but Killer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atsushii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atsushii misses with some punches.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsushii is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atsushii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atsushii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atsushii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atsushii can turn it around.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Atsushii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Atsushii.
Atsushii is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atsushii avoids it.
Atsushii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atsushii's elbow.
Atsushii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atsushii throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Atsushii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atsushii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Atsushii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Atsushii.
Atsushii wants to break free but Killer has control.
Atsushii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atsushii avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atsushii avoids it.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushii misses with a punch to the body.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atsushii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atsushii lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Atsushii avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Atsushii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atsushii avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Atsushii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer blocking some punches.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushii.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Natural Born Killer.
Well Killer 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natural Born Killer!
Our winner, Natural Born Killer, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 159 p4p, 18 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 568 p4p, 68 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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138 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
McGee throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov keeps McGee at a distance using the push kick.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGee presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from McGee.
McGee presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nordskov can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordskov tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
A big left from McGee misses.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGee blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
McGee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov lands with a cross.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
McGee misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a leg kick.
McGee avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
McGee thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov jabs at McGee's body.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Nordskov throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
McGee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by McGee.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Nordskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
Nordskov cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick from McGee.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee slips a straight right by Nordskov.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Nordskov closes the distance but McGee moves to the side
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a body kick.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGee. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee connects with a jab.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Nordskov avoids it.
McGee misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGee digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
McGee throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from McGee tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov throws a push kick but McGee slaps the foot to one side.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGee checks a low kick from Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riff McGee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGee tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
McGee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Nordskov.
McGee throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee fakes the leg kick and cracks Nordskov in the body.
A good leg kick by McGee.
McGee throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
McGee fails with the takedown.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
McGee blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
McGee throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov slips a straight right by McGee.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGee.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
McGee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee lands with an overhand left.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from McGee misses.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by McGee there.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGee. That one must have hurt.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riff McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff McGee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 387 p4p, 45 weight class) and Michael Carter (ranked 738 p4p, 88 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Năo Bate blaring out of the sound system. Carter has chosen Jazz Cartier - Dead or Alive as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rollo Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rollo Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Carter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie slips a jab from Carter.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Carter throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rollo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Carter.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Carter tries to tie him up.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carter wants to stall.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie has Carter pushed against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie stalling.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carter manages to circle out of the way.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carter manages to circle out of the way.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Gracie is looking to wear down Carter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Carter throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie passes to side control.
Carter wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Gracie seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Carter is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Rollo Gracie!
A very excited looking Rollo Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michail Podolski (ranked 78 p4p, 8 weight class) and Koulouraki Souvlaki (ranked 161 p4p, 19 weight class). Souvlaki has chosen Greek Anthem as his entrance music. Koulouraki Souvlaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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146 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koulouraki Souvlaki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Podolski scores with a leg kick.
Podolski throws a body punch but Souvlaki moves out of range.
Podolski misses with a wild combination.
Podolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Souvlaki slips a jab and a cross from Podolski.
We've been told by Podolski's head coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Podolski motions for Souvlaki to come forward. Podolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Souvlaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Souvlaki works the jab nicely.
Souvlaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podolski circles away quickly and effectively.
Souvlaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Souvlaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Podolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Podolski sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Podolski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Michail Podolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podolski.
A little jabbing left from Souvlaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Podolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Podolski.
Podolski thows a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it
and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Podolski defending well though.
Podolski gets full guard.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Souvlaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souvlaki 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.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souvlaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Podolski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souvlaki throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podolski manages to get himself to full guard.
Souvlaki scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podolski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Podolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Podolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Podolski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment.
Souvlaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Souvlaki is striking but Podolski is not phased and passes to half guard.
Podolski prevents Souvlaki from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Podolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souvlaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Podolski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Souvlaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Souvlaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Souvlaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Souvlaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Podolski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Podolski gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Podolski holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Podolski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Souvlaki looking to pass the guard.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Souvlaki is fighting to break Podolski's control of his arms but Podolski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Podolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Podolski!
Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment.
Souvlaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Podolski's guard.
Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Podolski blocks nicely.
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souvlaki lands a couple of digs.
Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a solid left hand.
Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Podolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Podolski!
Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment.
Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souvlaki is on top in guard.
Podolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souvlaki controlling from the top position.
Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souvlaki won't allow Podolski to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Podolski pulls Souvlaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Souvlaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing.
Souvlaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki forces his way into half guard.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Souvlaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Podolski sprawls well initially but Souvlaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Souvlaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podolski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souvlaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Podolski is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski is doing well to control the position and prevent Souvlaki from advancing to side control.
Souvlaki trying to mount his opponent but Podolski defends it.
Podolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Podolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely.
Souvlaki wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souvlaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souvlaki is keen to just control but Podolski is a slippery customer.
Souvlaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki working the head and body with strikes.
Podolski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Souvlaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souvlaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Podolski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Podolski is positioning himself well to prevent Souvlaki advancing to mount.
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souvlaki trying to control from half guard but Podolski is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski wants to get back to full guard.
Souvlaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Souvlaki there.
Podolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souvlaki working over Podolski with some ground and pound. Podolski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Podolski taking some punishment here, with Souvlaki in his half guard.
Podolski is rocked!
Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Podolski dodges it nicely.
Oh Podolski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souvlaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Souvlaki wants to pass to mount but Podolski is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki throws a strike but Podolski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Podolski seems to have got his legs back now.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki distracts Podolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Podolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souvlaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Souvlaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Podolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from Souvlaki both land. Nice combination.
Souvlaki fails to land the takedown.
Podolski tries a low kick but Souvlaki avoids it.
Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Podolski swivels and escapes.
Michail Podolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Podolski throws a right and a left that Souvlaki avoids nicely.
Podolski misses with a right hand
and Souvlaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki.
Souvlaki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Podolski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Podolski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souvlaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souvlaki with the ground and pound but Podolski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Podolski to regain full guard.
Souvlaki with a nice head shot there.
Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow.
Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souvlaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Podolski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souvlaki has Podolski in his guard.
Podolski postures up.
Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Podolski preventing the sweep.
Souvlaki is pulling down on Podolski's head. It's preventing any offense from Podolski, at least for the moment.
Souvlaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Podolski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Souvlaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souvlaki wants to improve his position but instead Podolski has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski blocks the strikes from Souvlaki.
Podolski is controlling the pace.
Souvlaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souvlaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Podolski has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souvlaki.
A little feinted left hand from Podolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Podolski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souvlaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Podolski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souvlaki stays in close to Podolski's body and controls the position.
Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Souvlaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Podolski is trying to defend but Souvlaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Souvlaki is looking for a kimura but Podolski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souvlaki to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souvlaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Podolski defending well though.
Podolski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souvlaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souvlaki's back!
Souvlaki wants to escape the position.
Podolski is riding his opponent, not letting Souvlaki buck him off.
Podolski has the hooks in. Souvlaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Souvlaki breaks Podolski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Souvlaki is in close to Podolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Souvlaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souvlaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souvlaki is in close to Podolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Podolski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Podolski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souvlaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Souvlaki controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koulouraki Souvlaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souvlaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki!
Koulouraki Souvlaki is the new featherweight champion!
Koulouraki Souvlaki very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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