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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maarten Bokhorst (ranked 2586 p4p, 134 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 3718 p4p, 189 weight class). Bokhorst comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maarten Bokhorst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhorst ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Bokhorst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bokhorst ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Bokhorst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bokhorst.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bokhorst avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bokhorst tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bokhorst takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhorst tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bokhorst is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Bokhorst is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Bokhorst wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Bokhorst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Bokhorst sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bokhorst, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bokhorst tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bokhorst is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov defending well as Bokhorst loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhorst misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Bokhorst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bokhorst takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bokhorst throws a leg kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bokhorst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Bokhorst misses the target.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Bokhorst is avoiding it.
Bokhorst 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.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Donk. Kersikov catches Bokhorst right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokhorst misses with the combination.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Bokhorst had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov slips a jab from Bokhorst.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Bokhorst avoids it easily.
Bokhorst takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Bokhorst shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Bokhorst manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bokhorst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kersikov sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Bokhorst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhorst looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Bokhorst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Bokhorst blocks the leg kick.
Bokhorst leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bokhorst slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Bokhorst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maarten Bokhorst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyko Kersikov.
Bokhorst misses with a wild body shot.
Bokhorst feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov 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.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokhorst is just out of range.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bokhorst is looking for a sweep.
Bokhorst being controlled for a moment.
Kersikov looking to control but instead Bokhorst has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhorst is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kersikov is tapping! Great win for Bokhorst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maarten Bokhorst!
Maarten Bokhorst took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arto Blomsten (ranked 1154 p4p, 178 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 1254 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arto Blomsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blomsten lands a right hook to the body.
Blomsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blomsten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blomsten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blomsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman moves forwards but Blomsten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoffman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blomsten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Arto Blomsten has been cut.
Blomsten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman's head backwards.
Hoffman thuds a left hand into Blomsten's body.
Hoffman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blomsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Blomsten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoffman finds it's way round the side to connect with Blomsten's head.
Blomsten tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman takes a swing at Blomsten's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Blomsten.
Blomsten wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Blomsten clinches.
Blomsten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blomsten tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Blomsten drops back down to his feet.
Blomsten ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blomsten no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hoffman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomsten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blomsten drives through and clinches with Hoffman against the cage.
Blomsten tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Blomsten drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Blomsten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blomsten tries to pull guard but Hoffman won't allow it.
Blomsten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoffman to keep the fight standing.
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Blomsten moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Hoffman coming out on top.
Blomsten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoffman cracks a nice hook into Blomsten's ribs.
Hoffman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Blomsten moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blomsten. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blomsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blomsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Blomsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoffman lands with a shot to the body.
Blomsten blocks a jab.
Blomsten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoffman lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Blomsten.
Blomsten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blomsten.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Blomsten has managed to clinch.
Blomsten fails to pull guard.
Blomsten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blomsten scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoffman. That snapped Blomsten's head back.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blomsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Blomsten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blomsten tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Blomsten tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoffman! But no joy.
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blomsten doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blomsten.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Blomsten moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
Blomsten instigates a clinch.
Blomsten is trying to pull guard but Hoffman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blomsten drags the fight down to the ground.
Blomsten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman stands and steps away. Blomsten gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blomsten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blomsten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoffman's head backwards.
Hoffman missing with a left hand there. Blomsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blomsten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blomsten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blomsten.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Blomsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blomsten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blomsten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blomsten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoffman just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Blomsten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blomsten wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Blomsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Blomsten goes down! Can Hoffman finish him!?
Blomsten is rocked!
Hoffman stands and steps away. Blomsten gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Blomsten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blomsten drops his hands momentarily. Hoffman doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Blomsten staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Blomsten doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hoffman!
In his post fight interview, Jack Hoffman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall (ranked 722 p4p, 120 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 713 p4p, 118 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red - Alredy Over. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Dall.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall walks into a jab.
Anderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall 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!
Donk. Anderson catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anderson throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Dall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall slips a jab from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall misses with a hook.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson 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.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Dall.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall passes to side control.
Anderson tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dall manages to mount him!
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Dall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dall lands a nice shot to the head.
Dall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dall working Anderson over with strikes here.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Dall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Dall is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall 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.
Dall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Anderson won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Anderson has hold of Dall's hands but Dall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson digs a good hook to Dall's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Anderson misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall avoids the body shot from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Dall shoots in.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Dall shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Dall!
Galen Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 761 p4p, 116 weight class) and Ricky Blazer (ranked 947 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Blazer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazer misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Blazer manages to avoid it.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown. Blazer tries to sprawl out of it but Beznisko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blazer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Blazer 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.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands with a straight right. Blazer didn't see that one coming.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Blazer avoids the punch easily.
Blazer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beznisko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blazer scrambles back to his feet.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
Blazer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a nice body shot.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazer.
Blazer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blazer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blazer misses with a looping right.
Blazer misses with a left hand
and Beznisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blazer walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blazer.
Blazer looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range.
Blazer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blazer is rocked!
Beznisko clobbers Blazer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blazer is still on wobbly legs! Can Beznisko finish him?
Beznisko waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Blazer to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Beznisko postures up in Blazer's guard and throws a big left but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blazer seems to have recovered his senses.
Blazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Blazer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blazer's head.
Blazer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound.
Blazer wants to get back to his feet but Beznisko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blazer wants to hit a switch here but Beznisko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blazer there!
Beznisko looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beznisko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beznisko is landing with some decent strikes but Blazer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Beznisko! Blazer is hurt baaadly! Beznisko is firing away with more strikes - Blazer is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Our winner, Sergey Beznisko, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 348 p4p, 17 weight class) and Alex Coxall (ranked 1070 p4p, 54 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Coxall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coxall moves away.
Ramos checks a leg kick nicely.
Coxall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coxall duly obliges.
It looks like Tony Ramos has been cut.
A low kick from Coxall misses
and Ramos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramos .
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coxall's head.
Ramos won't allow Coxall to sweep him here.
Ramos stands and throws Coxall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coxall regains half guard, as Ramos was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Ramos is nestled in close to Coxall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coxall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramos is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coxall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coxall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coxall is pushing down on Ramos 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramos is fighting to maintain full guard but Coxall has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control but Coxall is keeping busy.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Coxall is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramos is looking to control Coxall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos tries to roll over but Coxall keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard but Coxall has mounted him!
Ramos tries to reverse the position but Coxall maintains control.
Ramos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coxall.
Coxall looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramos tries to reverse the position but Coxall maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ramos because Coxall loaded up on that one.
Coxall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coxall looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coxall prevents Ramos from getting the reversal.
Ramos wants to hold on but Coxall pushes him away.
Ramos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ramos is in bad spot here.
Coxall doesn't have the hooks in and Ramos manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos landing some decent shots from guard.
Coxall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramos lands a couple of elbows.
Coxall is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coxall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coxall's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Coxall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Ramos 's cut.
That's time! Ramos 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coxall. Coxall obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos takes a swing at Coxall's ribcage but misses.
Coxall fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Coxall moves away and avoids it.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Coxall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coxall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ramos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ramos digs a good hook to Coxall's body.
A combination from Ramos does no damage.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Coxall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Coxall.
Nice body punch from Ramos .
Coxall throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramos swings for the body but Coxall moves out of range.
Coxall lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coxall moves away.
Alex Coxall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coxall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coxall throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coxall manages to avoid it.
That kick from Coxall tenderised Ramos 's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coxall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coxall thows a leg kick but Ramos checks it
and Ramos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Coxall!
Ramos lands some shots froms side control.
Ramos is putting a hurting on Coxall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ramos working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is chipping away with strikes.
Ramos lands a few punches from side control.
Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Coxall is rocked!
Ramos working the strikes but Coxall uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Coxall is still in real trouble! Can Ramos finish him?
Ramos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Ramos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Coxall is looking to control Ramos 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coxall avoid being mounted?
Coxall seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Coxall's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramos working over Coxall with some ground and pound. Coxall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxall actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coxall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coxall looking for submissions off his back.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Coxall dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.
Coxall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos .
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
Coxall looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Ramos 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Coxall misses.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coxall is looking to chop away at Ramos 's legs.
Coxall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coxall can do to turn this around?
Coxall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coxall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coxall pinned against the cage. Coxall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
A jab from Coxall misses.
Coxall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos is looking to wear down Coxall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Coxall.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Coxall counters with a good low kick that Ramos was not able to check.
Ramos lands with a cross.
Coxall looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Coxall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coxall won't be happy with that.
Ramos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coxall to see if he's OK.
Tony Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos working the body and head with strikes.
Coxall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coxall regains half guard.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coxall's head.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Coxall's head.
Coxall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coxall looking for submissions off his back.
Ramos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramos is nestled in close to Coxall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Ramos .
Ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coxall's head.
Coxall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Coxall is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Coxall's hands, connecting with Coxall's forehead.
Ramos stalling away here and it's allowed Coxall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramos cracks Coxall with a solid left hand.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coxall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ramos !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 319 p4p, 45 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 850 p4p, 135 weight class). Thornton has chosen Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
177 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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36
178 lbs
20 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman tries to clinch but Thornton moves away
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Akerman looks for the body kick but Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Thornton.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thornton thinking.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.
Thornton drives through with a takedown into Akerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Thornton avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akerman is defending well for now.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akerman just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman has Thornton pushed against the cage.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thornton throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton tries to clinch up but Akerman circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Jab by Thornton.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Thornton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Akerman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thornton checks a leg kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
A leg kick checked by Thornton.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thornton can pounce on him.
Akerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thornton avoids the head kick by Akerman.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thornton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Thornton avoided it.
Nice jab there from Thornton.
Thornton with a hook.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Akerman. Those never looked like landing.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Akerman's body. Akerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Akerman tenderised Thornton's leg. Thornton is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman is looking to slow Thornton down with leg kicks.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thornton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thornton.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerman cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Akerman sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Akerman tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerman defends well and Thornton ends up having to push Akerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Thornton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akerman slips a straight right by Thornton.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thornton slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thornton working hard to break the clinch.
Akerman is trying to stall.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Akerman scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman stalling against the cage.
Thornton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linus Akerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thornton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Thornton tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman scores with a nice strike.
Akerman lands a nice looking body kick.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Nice uppercut lands for Thornton. That snapped Akerman's head back.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Thornton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Thornton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton!
Akerman gets tackled into the cage by Thornton. Thornton maintains the clinch.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
A short right from Thornton.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thornton up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton manages to pull guard.
Akerman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thornton, up you get!
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Akerman's guard.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton throws a low kick but Akerman moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman tries a low kick but Thornton avoids it.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Thornton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Thornton throws out a leg kick but Akerman moves out of range and Thornton only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akerman to the ground. Thornton is now in Akerman's guard.
Thornton won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Thornton throws a strike but Akerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thornton is pulling down on Akerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Akerman, at least for the moment.
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thornton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Linus Akerman.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Felterbush (ranked 441 p4p, 69 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 472 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush misses with a body shot.
Forclit throws a looping overhand right but Felterbush ducks down to avoid it.
Felterbush fakes the leg kick and cracks Forclit in the body.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Felterbush.
Felterbush gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Forclit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felterbush moves away.
Felterbush misses with the body kick
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.
Felterbush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Nice body punch from Forclit.
Felterbush looks for the body kick but Forclit saw that one coming.
Felterbush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forclit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush closes the distance and clinches.
Felterbush tries to throw a body punch but Forclit avoids it by throwing Felterbush back against the cage.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forclit's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forclit.
Forclit tries a body shot but Felterbush blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Forclit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
Forclit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forclit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Felterbush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forclit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Felterbush's elbow.
Forclit lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Forclit.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forclit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Felterbush up against the cage.
Good body shot from Forclit.
Felterbush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Forclit or not.
Forclit misses with some punches.
Felterbush misses with a punch to the body.
Felterbush misses with a punch on the inside.
Forclit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit misses with the head strike.
Forclit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forclit.
Felterbush tries a body shot but Forclit blocks it.
Felterbush blocks an uppercut.
Forclit lands a shot to the body.
Felterbush prevents a body shot from Forclit.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Forclit.
Felterbush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Felterbush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forclit throws out a powerful jab.
Felterbush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forclit slips under a jab.
Forclit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Felterbush. Felterbush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Felterbush is rocked!
Forclit lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Felterbush head around and knocks him out cold! Forclit hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Happy Forclit!
An out of breath Happy Forclit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandro De Souza (ranked 96 p4p, 15 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 98 p4p, 16 weight class). De Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Alex De Souza. Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alexsandro De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolaev.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Nikolaev saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolaev.
Nikolaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev wants to take the fight to the mat but De Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexsandro De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
De Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev stalls.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Nikolaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolaev controls the action.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev wants a takedown but no success here.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Nikolaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolaev misses with the head strike.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev stalling in the clinch.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nikolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza lands a left hand.
De Souza blocking some punches.
De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolaev.
De Souza pushes Nikolaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Nikolaev.
De Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nikolaev looks winded!
Nikolaev swinging wildly here.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nikolaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nikolaev throws a counter combo.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by De Souza's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Souza lands with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikolaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Nikolaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nikolaev tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Nikolaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza blocks a jab.
Nikolaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
Nikolaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nikolaev connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza gets caught napping as Nikolaev dives in and scores a takedown. De Souza manages to retain guard.
De Souza has his feet on Nikolaev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Souza catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
Nikolaev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
De Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Nikolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab lands there for De Souza.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Nikolaev avoids it.
De Souza gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Souza is defending well.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Nikolaev.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but De Souza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexsandro De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
De Souza presses Nikolaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolaev is breathing heavily.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
A short left from De Souza.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza pushes Nikolaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain a safe position but De Souza gets an underhook and turns Nikolaev into the cage.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but De Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza cracks Nikolaev with a nice body shot.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev is rocked!
De Souza blocking some punches.
Nikolaev is still on wobbly legs! Can De Souza finish him?
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown.
Nikolaev seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
A short right from De Souza on the inside.
De Souza tries to work over Nikolaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
De Souza creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nikolaev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nikolaev drops to his knees and De Souza pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 7 p4p, 2 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 145 p4p, 18 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thrym's choice of entrance music: We Are - Hollywood Undead. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrym gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Thrym.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Thrym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Burns thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Thrym works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym misses the jab.
Burns is looking to wear down Thrym with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym looks to clinch
and Burns counters with a two punch combo.
Burns gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Thrym dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym breaks from the clinch.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Thrym with an uppercut!
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Thrym doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns catches Thrym with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym staying out of range there.
Burns darts in and clinches Thrym up against the cage.
Thrym is trying to stall.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Burns blocking some punches.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Burns tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Burns tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym lands a body shot.
Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns cracks the inside of Thrym's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrym scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thrym wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym walks into a left hand.
Thrym moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Thrym lands the left hand.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Thrym misses with a kick to the body.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrym on the side of the head.
Thrym keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrym. That did some damage!
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrym working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrym can do to turn this around?
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns moves away from the strike by Thrym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thrym misses.
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym checks it.
Thrym lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thrym tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrym avoided it.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrym connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrym at a distance.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrym lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Burns misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns misses with a low kick.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Thrym is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns lunges at Thrym with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrym's hand.
Burns throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Thrym's head back.
Thrym 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.
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns tries to work over Thrym's front leg with a kick but Thrym checks it.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Thrym moves his leg out of the way.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Burns .
Thrym throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Thrym scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Thrym throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Thrym throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrym counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Burns .
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns lands a jab to Thrym's midsection.
Thrym throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Burns catches Thrym with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym thumps Burns with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Burns takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrym swinging wildly here.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Thrym cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Burns lands.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Thrym wants to clinch.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Burns with a jab.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Thrym counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns motions for Thrym to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns backing away here, and Thrym unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym thumps Burns with a low kick.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns .
Thrym connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrym wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Thrym lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burns will feel that in the morning.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thrym counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrym fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Burns tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrym connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrym.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Burns .
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym feints a counter leg kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Thrym has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thrym is able to avoid easily.
Thrym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Thrym.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Thrym moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns is leaning against Thrym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns working aggressively here.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
Thrym stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Burns .
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns pushes Thrym back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym digs a right hand underneath Burns 's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrym scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrym.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrym lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thrym avoids it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns had his way with Rung Thrym in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns sizes up Thrym with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
A big left from Burns misses.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Jab by Burns .
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Thrym thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Thrym was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Thrym was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Burns misses.
Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns rushes Thrym and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Thrym stalling in the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a left hand.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Burns digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns slips a jab from Thrym.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Thrym's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrym tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns slips under a jab from Thrym.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Thrym - just one landing.
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thrym duly obliges.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns thuds a left hand into Thrym's body.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Alex John Conor Burns .
Well Burns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soa Palelei (ranked 15 p4p, 2 weight class) and Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 44 p4p, 5 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soa Palelei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcon moves out of range of the leg kick from Palelei.
Palelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Palelei throws a series of punches but Garcon avoids them all with ease.
Palelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palelei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palelei moves forwards but Garcon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcon jabs Palelei right on the nose. Palelei blinks but takes it well.
Garcon throws a front kick aimed at Palelei's knee but Palelei avoids it well.
Garcon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palelei bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Garcon! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Jean Paul Garcon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palelei postures up and lands a big shot to Garcon's brow.
Garcon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palelei chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palelei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palelei postures up and lands a big shot to Garcon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei postures up and lands a big shot to Garcon's brow.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
Palelei lands a couple of digs.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palelei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palelei trying to control but Garcon is working from the bottom.
Palelei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palelei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palelei wants to pass the guard but Garcon is keeping the position.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcon has his foot on Palelei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palelei works his way back into a safe position though.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcon is looking for a triangle but Palelei pushes his legs off easily.
Palelei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon is trying to control the position but Palelei postures up.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcon keeping moving, preventing Palelei from controlling successfully.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palelei landing with the ground and pound.
Garcon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palelei defends it easily.
Palelei cracks Garcon with a solid left hand.
Palelei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcon controls Palelei momentarily but Palelei frees himself.
Garcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palelei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palelei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
Palelei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palelei has managed to get both his arms back between Garcon's legs - danger averted.
Palelei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcon's head.
Garcon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palelei lands a couple of elbows.
Palelei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcon looking for a guillotine here but Palelei defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soa Palelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Garcon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcon avoids the head kick by Palelei.
Palelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palelei throws a hook but Garcon blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Palelei blocks the leg kick.
Palelei throws a body shot but no joy.
Palelei lands a jab.
Garcon throws a leg kick but Palelei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soa Palelei is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palelei misses with a few strikes there.
Garcon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Palelei.
Palelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei misses with a hook.
Palelei connects with a superb combination that knocks Garcon out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Palelei before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Garcon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Soa Palelei!
Soa Palelei retains his heavyweight title!
Soa Palelei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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