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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hogan (ranked 1539 p4p, 156 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 2137 p4p, 210 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Papoose feat. Cassidy - John F. Kennedy. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Hogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Hogan's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Hogan throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakiyev circles away.
Bakiyev with a nice cross.
Hogan lands an overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
Hogan throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Bakiyev keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Hogan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Hogan.
Bakiyev jabs at Hogan's body.
Bakiyev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bakiyev connects with a jab.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev cracks Hogan with a good jab.
Hogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.
Hogan tries a low kick but Bakiyev avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev jabs at Hogan's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakiyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Hogan.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Bakiyev is avoiding it.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hogan misses with a left hand
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Hogan there.
The crowd cheers as Bakiyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
Bakiyev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Hogan tenderised Bakiyev's leg. Bakiyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bakiyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hogan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bakiyev blocks the leg kick.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for Bakiyev's leg but Bakiyev calmly moves out of range.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakiyev's calf.
Hogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good leg kick by Hogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakiyev connects with a jab.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hogan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Hogan. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakiyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan lands a head shot.
Hogan digs a good body shot into Bakiyev's ribs.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
Bakiyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Hogan.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakiyev jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
As Bakiyev looks to move away, Hogan throws a big counter combo but Bakiyev just gets out of the way.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for Bakiyev's leg but Bakiyev calmly moves out of range.
Bakiyev scores with a nice head shot.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Hogan misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hogan can pounce on him.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Hogan's body.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Hogan.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Bakiyev jabs at Hogan's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev scores with a shot to the body.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and Bakiyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakiyev 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.
Jab, jab by Hogan - just one landing.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakiyev jabs at Hogan's body.
Hogan feints and then cracks Bakiyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bakiyev down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hogan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev ducks right into an uppercut from Hogan.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bakiyev blocks the leg kick.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hogan moves away from the strike by Bakiyev.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hogan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Bakiyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakiyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogan looks to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hogan thinking.
Hogan tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan 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.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
A jab lands there for Hogan.
Hogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakiyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot that snaps Hogan's head back.
Bakiyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hogan's head.
Hogan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Our winner, Toktogulovich Bakiyev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 1434 p4p, 67 weight class) and Alex Coxall (ranked 1464 p4p, 69 weight class). Andrey Tutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
34 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Coxall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Tutov misses the target.
Coxall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tutov's sensitive parts.
Coxall with a nice cross.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Coxall staying out of range there.
Tutov avoids the head kick by Coxall.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
Tutov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coxall circles away quickly and effectively.
Coxall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Coxall.
Nice shot lands for Tutov.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Coxall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Coxall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Coxall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tutov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tutov misses with a low kick as Coxall jumps back.
Coxall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tutov's sensitive parts.
Coxall throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coxall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tutov. Tutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Coxall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall throws a nice looking combination but Tutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tutov 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.
Tutov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coxall punishes Tutov's body with a nice straight punch.
Coxall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tutov lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tutov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coxall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coxall scores with a jab. Tutov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coxall works the jab nicely.
Coxall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Coxall misses the shot to the body.
Tutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coxall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coxall will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coxall misses with a head kick.
Coxall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tutov's calf.
Tutov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coxall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutov tries to land a body kick
and Coxall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tutov misses.
Coxall thumps Tutov with a low kick.
Tutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tutov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Tutov does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov throws a leg kick
and Coxall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coxall misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Coxall. Those never looked like landing.
Tutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coxall moves forwards but Tutov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coxall fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coxall.
Tutov misses with a left hand
and Coxall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coxall's elbow.
A hook to the body from Tutov.
Coxall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coxall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tutov.
A head punch on the inside from Tutov fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov lands a right hand.
Tutov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coxall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tutov.
Coxall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tutov misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov looking to stall.
Tutov lands a body punch.
Tutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coxall swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tutov takes a shot to the head.
Tutov taking a breather.
Coxall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tutov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coxall or not.
Coxall tries to work over Tutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Coxall backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Coxall.
Coxall lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coxall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coxall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coxall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tutov.
Coxall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coxall.
Coxall lands with a right to the head.
Coxall throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov tries to work over Coxall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov misses with the head strike.
Coxall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tutov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Coxall.
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.
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.
Coxall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coxall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coxall throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov misses with a hook.
Coxall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coxall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tutov.
Tutov digs a good body shot into Coxall's ribs.
Coxall throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Coxall misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tutov stuns Coxall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tutov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coxall on the side of the head.
Tutov misses with the combination.
Tutov misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coxall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coxall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tutov backs up against the cage.
Tutov throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coxall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coxall slips under a jab from Tutov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
Tutov misses with a few strikes there.
Tutov throws a front kick aimed at Coxall's knee but Coxall avoids it well.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coxall throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Coxall lands a jab to Tutov's midsection.
Coxall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tutov to the mat! Tutov manages to get full guard.
Tutov wants to sweep here but Coxall controlling him for the moment.
Coxall tries to free his leg and advance position but Tutov is retaining full guard.
Coxall wants to control from the top but Tutov keeps moving.
Coxall advances to half guard.
Tutov is not content to let Coxall control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Coxall jumps into side control!
Tutov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coxall is pressing down on Tutov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tutov won't allow Coxall to sweep him here.
Tutov wants to stand but Coxall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Coxall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tutov wanted to stand there but Coxall had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall has control of Tutov's left arm, preventing Tutov from doing any damage.
Coxall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tutov tries to stand but Coxall is controlling from the bottom.
Coxall is trying to keep Tutov in close.
Coxall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tutov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Coxall's closed guard. He's half up but Coxall has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Coxall pivots and extends the arm, Tutov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Coxall! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Coxall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 2383 p4p, 290 weight class) and Konstantin Manison (ranked 1372 p4p, 184 weight class). Manison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wherever I May Roam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Konstantin Manison told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Dom Danky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Danky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danky ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Manison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Danky.
Manison misses with a looping left.
It looked like Danky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Danky's shoulder, as Danky tries to avoid the shot.
Danky feinted with a counter takedown.
Manison misses with a body kick.
A big right from Manison misses.
Manison misses the jab.
Manison looks to land a body kick but Danky moved away.
Danky misses with a takedown
and Manison counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Manison. No joy for Danky on that attempt.
Danky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danky throws out a loose jab but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manison's head backwards.
Danky moves out of range of the body kick.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Danky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manison sprawls and moves away.
Danky throws a solid leg kick but Manison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danky.
Manison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danky with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky just misses with a punch to the body.
Danky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danky tries for a takedown but Manison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Danky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danky swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Danky misses the shot to the body.
Manison misses with an uppercut.
Danky ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Danky misses with a body shot
and Manison counters with a straight right hand.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danky was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
Some wild striking there from Danky.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Danky.
It seemed like Manison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manison misses with a hook. Danky ducked under it nicely.
Danky moves out of range of the body kick from Manison.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Danky saw that one coming.
Danky shoots in but Manison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manison has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Danky.
Danky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danky connects with a solid leg kick.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danky manages to avoid it.
Danky dives in and scores a takedown into Manison's guard.
Danky scoring with some ground and pound.
Danky won't allow Manison to sweep him here.
Manison keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Danky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danky with a nice head shot there.
Danky postures up and lands a big shot to Manison's brow.
Manison trying to keep a closed guard but Danky is proving a slippery customer.
Danky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manison's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Danky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manison trying to keep a closed guard but Danky is proving a slippery customer.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manison wants to stand but Danky is controlling the position.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Danky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manison has momentary wrist control but Danky slips an elbow through the middle.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manison wants to get back to his feet but Danky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dom Danky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Danky blocks a jab.
Manison lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danky.
Manison slaps away a takedown attempt from Danky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danky misses with a hook.
Danky misses the shot to the body.
Manison misses with a body shot.
As Manison looks to move away, Danky throws a big counter combo but Manison just gets out of the way.
Manison slips under a jab.
Danky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manison moves away.
A jab from Danky misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison throws a leg kick that is checked
so Danky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Danky is working Manison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danky won't allow Manison to sweep him here.
Manison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danky throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison controls Danky momentarily but Danky frees himself.
Dom Danky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manison keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Manison looking for a guillotine here but Danky defends easily.
Manison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Danky won't allow Manison to sweep him here.
Manison is looking to stand up but Danky isn't so interested in that idea.
Danky lands a couple of digs.
Manison wants to stand up but Danky is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manison has escaped and now he's on top!
Manison wants to get up but he can't break Danky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Danky looking to control but Manison passes into half guard.
Manison throwing shots but Danky is blocking nicely.
Danky is staying active underneath Manison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danky is trying to get back to full guard.
Manison wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Danky moves away from the strike by Manison.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Danky.
That kick from Manison tenderised Danky's leg. Danky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manison avoids a kick to the body.
Manison checks a leg kick.
Danky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danky fails with a takedown attempt.
Danky misses with a wild body shot.
Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danky.
Danky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - Manison scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky shoots for a double leg takedown but Manison sprawls well. He's pushed Danky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Danky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danky.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Danky misses with a body shot.
Manison throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manison lands a body shot.
Manison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Danky misses its target.
Danky throws a series of punches but Manison avoids them all with ease.
Danky throws out a leg kick but Manison moves out of range and Danky only half commits.
Manison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danky tried to score with a low kick but Manison checks it.
Manison lunges at Danky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danky's hand.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Danky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantin Manison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danky shoots in for a takedown but Manison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Manison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Danky.
Manison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dankys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danky slips a jab from Manison.
Danky looks for a takedown but Manison sprawls well.
Manison tries a head kick but it misses.
Danky attempts a counter takedown but Manison avoids it well and moves away.
Danky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Manison does no damage.
A left lands for Danky.
Danky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky moves away from the strike by Manison.
Manison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manison wants it to stay on the feet.
Manison cracks Danky with a good jab.
Good exchange - Danky coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manison back to the cage. Danky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Manison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Danky doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Danky.
A telegraphed right hand from Manison misses the target.
Manison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manison as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Danky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manison takes a swing at Danky's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Danky.
A head kick misses from Manison.
A swing and a miss from Danky.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danky 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 Manison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Manison.
Danky slips under a jab.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danky throws a hook to the side of Manison's head but Manison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danky.
Nice jab there from Danky.
Manison blocks a leg kick.
Danky swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manison misses with a hook.
Danky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manison throws a hook but Danky blocks it.
Danky misses with a kick to the body.
Danky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manison misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Danky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manison throws a series of punches but Danky avoids them all with ease.
Manison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danky.
A combination from Manison does no damage.
A big left from Danky misses.
Manison drops his hands momentarily and Danky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Danky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danky throws a head kick that misses.
Danky shoots in for a takedown but Manison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danky circles away quickly and effectively.
Danky dives in for a single leg takedown but Manison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Manison both land. Nice combination.
Danky moves out of range of the body kick.
Manison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Danky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manison moves forwards but Danky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danky looks to throw the jab but Manison is out of range.
A slow jab from Manison misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Danky misses the target.
Manison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danky. Danky obviously looking to wear him down.
Manison throws a hook but Danky blocks it.
A big left from Danky misses.
Danky checks a leg kick.
Manison misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Danky misses the target.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Danky ducks down to avoid it.
Danky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manison did well to prevent Danky getting side control.
Manison wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Danky lands a nice short elbow.
Manison actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Danky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manison actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Manison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manison 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Manison!
A very excited looking Konstantin Manison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chins Gone (ranked 1420 p4p, 191 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 1435 p4p, 193 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chins Gone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg gets tackled into the cage by Gone. Gone maintains the clinch.
Gone blocking some punches.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gone as the two fighters clinch.
Gone misses with a punch to the body.
Gone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gone prevents a body shot from Flagg.
Gone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gones head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Gone lands with a light punch inside.
Flagg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flagg lands a hook that snaps the head of Gone backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flagg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gone tries to land knees in the clinch but Flagg avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Gone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flagg has him pressed against the cage.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gone stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Flagg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gone breaks the clinch.
Flagg tries to clinch up but Gone circles away and keeps his distance.
Gone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Gone misses.
Flagg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Gone misses.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Gone's shoulder, as Gone tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gone misses.
Flagg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flagg misses with a straight right.
Gone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flaggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flagg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gone just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg checks a low kick from Gone.
Flagg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Flagg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Flagg misses the target.
Gone is looking to clinch.
Gone misses the shot to the body.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gone.
Flagg avoids the body shot from Gone.
Flagg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Flagg misses.
Flagg misses with a body shot
letting Gone counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gone.
Flagg tests Gone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gone checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gone there.
Gone lands a nice shot to the body.
Flagg connects with a body shot that sends Gone's belly button to the back.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Gone does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gone misses.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gone throws out the jab.
Gone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
Gone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flagg tests Gone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gone connects with an inside leg kick.
Gone with a nice cross.
Gone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flagg. Flagg obviously looking to wear him down.
Gone stuns Flagg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gone throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg checks a leg kick.
Gone slips a jab from Flagg.
Gone slips a jab and a cross from Flagg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Gone avoids nicely.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
Flagg slips under a jab from Gone.
Flagg staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gone takes the fight into the clinch.
Gone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gone throws a lazy uppercut
and Flagg counters with a stiff right hand.
Gone loads up on a big right hand but Flagg slips the punch.
Gone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flagg finds it's way round the side to connect with Gone's head.
Flagg scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chins Gone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gone misses with a wild combination.
Flagg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Flagg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flagg lands a right hand.
Gone scores with a shot to the side of Flagg's head.
Gone blocking some punches.
Chins Gone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flagg.
Flagg cracks Gone with a nice body shot.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Come on Gone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Gone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gone throws a good cross that connects.
Chins Gone is winning the standup battle so far.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Gone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flagg.
Flagg throws the left hand but Gone avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg connects with a right hand. Gone shakes it off.
Gone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flaggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flagg scores with a sloppy right hand. Gone should have avoided that one.
Gone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flagg walks into a straight right hand from Gone.
Flagg checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Flagg - just one landing.
Flagg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
Gone cracks Flagg with an open hand slap.
Gone throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gone lands with a hook. Flagg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flagg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gone moves out of range as Flagg strikes.
Gone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gone misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Gone throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
Gone fakes the leg kick and cracks Flagg in the body.
Flagg misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Flagg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gone cracks Flagg with an open hand slap.
Flagg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gone misses with a low kick as Flagg jumps back.
Gone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flagg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gone scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gone.
Flagg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flagg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gone 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 Flagg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flagg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gone connects with a high kick.
Nice shot by Gone.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gone throws out the jab.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gone.
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
Flagg lands with a right hand.
Gone connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
Gone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Gone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flagg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a nice looking combination but Gone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gone misses with a combination
and Flagg counters with a low kick, right behind Gone 's knee.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Gone ducks down to avoid it.
Gone misses with a leg kick.
Gone lands a lovely overhand right.
Flagg throws a lazy right hand but Gone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gone throws a leg kick that misses.
Flagg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gone to score with a decent uppercut.
Gone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Flagg.
Flagg takes one to the side of the head.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg scores with a jab to the head.
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 Chins Gone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Flagg looks to land a left hand but Gone moved out of range nicely.
Gone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flagg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flagg misses with a straight right.
Flagg stuns Gone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gone moves out of range of the body kick from Flagg.
Gone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg punishes Gone's body with a nice straight punch.
Gone throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gone swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
A big right from Gone misses.
No joy there for Flagg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg lands a jab to Gone's midsection.
Gone slips a jab and a cross from Flagg.
Gone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flagg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gone cracks Flagg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Gone.
Gone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flagg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gone throws a jab but it's blocked by Flagg.
Gone throws a right hand that Flagg ducks under and follows up with a left that Flagg also avoids with ease.
Gone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Gone saw that one coming.
Flagg throws a right hand that misses
and Gone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Flagg misses.
It looked like Gone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flagg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Flagg just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Gone finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flagg scores with a jab.
Flagg tries to clinch up.
Flagg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flagg tries to clinch but Gone moves out of range.
Gone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flagg. Flagg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flagg moves away from the strike by Gone.
A big left from Gone misses.
Gone is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
Flagg misses with a two punch combination.
Flagg connects with a looping right hand.
Flagg's corner calls for a 1-2. Flagg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flagg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gone counters with a left to the body.
Flagg lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Flagg misses with the combination.
Chins Gone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gone misses with a wild body shot.
Gone lands with an uppercut that bounces Flagg off the cage and back into range.
Gone moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Gone.
Gone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gone throws a hook but Flagg blocks it.
Flagg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flagg slips under a jab.
Gone is looking to slow Flagg down with leg kicks.
Gone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Gone ducks down to avoid it.
Gone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg walks into a left hand.
Gone loads up on a big right hand but Flagg slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Flagg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flagg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flagg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gone.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flagg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gone thows a body kick. Flagg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
An attempted straight right counter from Gone misses the target.
Gone lands with a good body shot.
Gone lands with a cross.
Flagg misses with a left hand
and Gone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gone works Flagg's body with a nice hook.
Gone lands an overhand right.
Gone throws a solid leg kick but Flagg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chins Gone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chins Gone!
Chins Gone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 659 p4p, 111 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 1158 p4p, 183 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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173 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 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
30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Akerman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Akerman cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akerman.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Akerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Akerman lands a jab.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akerman, right into the meat.
A jab from Akerman does it's job there.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Akerman defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Akerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Akerman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Akerman back into the cage.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Akerman on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akerman lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akerman.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Akerman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson cracks Akerman with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
A body shot lands from Akerman.
Akerman gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman taking a breather.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akerman.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, jab by Akerman - just one landing.
Akerman throws an off balance right hand
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Akerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akerman scores with a nice body kick.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Akerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akerman takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Akerman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akerman's knee momentarily.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akerman avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Akerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman staying out of range there.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Akerman.
Akerman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Akerman thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akerman.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Akerman. Those never looked like landing.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Akerman stalling against the cage.
Akerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akerman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Akerman.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Akerman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Akerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Akerman slows down the pace here.
Akerman leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akerman blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Akerman as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Akerman throws a head kick that half lands.
Akerman throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Akerman.
Akerman blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman lands with a left to the head.
Akerman is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Akerman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson is rocked!
Akerman lands a big right hand that drops Anderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Akerman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Akerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Akerman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 505 p4p, 72 weight class) and Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 812 p4p, 123 weight class). Kamenov has chosen Korn - Hey Daddy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beznisko scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Beznisko drops Kamenov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kamenov looks back up at him and smiles so Beznisko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kamenov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Kamenov misses
and Beznisko counters with a big slam. Kamenov looks out but Beznisko is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Kamenov from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Felterbush (ranked 741 p4p, 109 weight class) and Keimah Animai (ranked 810 p4p, 122 weight class). Animai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise - Flobots. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
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215 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keimah Animai!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Animai avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Animai throws out a counter right but Felterbush avoids it with no problem.
Felterbush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Animai.
Animai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Felterbush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Felterbush throws a wild body kick that Animai sees coming a mile off.
Felterbush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Felterbush throws a predictable looking body shot
and Felterbush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felterbush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Animai.
Animai closes the distance and pushes Felterbush back into the cage.
Animai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Felterbush's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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!
Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard.
Felterbush is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush is refusing to be controlled, as Animai sits in half guard.
Felterbush tries to roll over but Animai keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Animai is looking to advance position but Felterbush won't allow it.
Felterbush is looking to improve his position.
Animai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Felterbush is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Felterbush gets back to half guard.
Felterbush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Animai is trying to work for a kimura but Felterbush is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush is not content to let Animai control the position.
Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard.
Felterbush has a hand on Animai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Animai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Animai wants to take Felterbush's back but he can't do it this time.
Felterbush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Felterbush gets back to half guard.
Felterbush wants to get back to full guard but Animai has mounted him!
Felterbush is controlling an arm, preventing Animai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Felterbush is trying desperately to improve position.
Animai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Felterbush is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai prevents Felterbush from getting the reversal.
Animai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Felterbush is trying to escape the mount.
Felterbush bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Felterbush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Felterbush lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felterbush in side control lands a decent elbow.
Animai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Felterbush manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush looking for a sweep. Not yet Felterbush, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Felterbush is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Animai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felterbush defends it easily.
Animai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Felterbush's guard.
Felterbush 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.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Animai won't allow Felterbush to sweep him here.
Felterbush looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Animai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Felterbush is looking for a sweep. Animai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Felterbush moves into full guard.
Animai tries to free his leg and advance position but Felterbush is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keimah Animai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Felterbush throws a good cross that connects.
Animai has managed to clinch.
Felterbush swings wildly with an uppercut but Animai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felterbush.
Felterbush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Felterbush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Animai blocks a body shot from Felterbush.
Animai lands a takedown into guard.
Felterbush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Animai advances position into side control!
Felterbush tries to bench press Animai off him but Animai keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai is looking to take a break and control but Felterbush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felterbush is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Animai off and has taken his back!
Keimah Animai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Felterbush.
Felterbush is hanging on to Animai's back as he tries to escape.
Animai turns into Felterbush and is now in his guard.
Felterbush can't keep his opponent in guard - Animai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Felterbush wants to get back to full guard.
Felterbush manages to get to full guard.
Animai wants to pass the guard but Felterbush is keeping the position.
Felterbush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai wants to pass the guard but Felterbush is keeping the position.
Animai wants to control from the top but Felterbush keeps moving.
Animai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felterbush is keeping the position for now.
Animai trying to control but Felterbush is working from the bottom.
Felterbush looking for a sweep. Not yet Felterbush, not yet.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Animai stopping the sweep attempt from Felterbush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush keeping full guard, as Animai tries to pass.
Animai preventing the sweep.
Felterbush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Animai manages to get himself to full guard.
Animai working for a triangle but Felterbush defends it easily.
Animai wants to sweep but no luck.
Animai has momentary wrist control but Felterbush slips an elbow through the middle.
Animai keeping full guard, as Felterbush tries to pass.
Felterbush lands a couple of digs.
Animai controls Felterbush momentarily but Felterbush frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush won't allow Animai to sweep him here.
Animai keeps trying to improve his position.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
Felterbush working some strikes from top position.
Felterbush is working Animai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Felterbush is looking to work some ground and pound but Animai has wrist control.
Felterbush sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Animai's guard.
Animai wants to improve his position but Felterbush is controlling well.
Animai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Felterbush scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Animai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Animai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felterbush is one step ahead there.
Felterbush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Animai's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Felterbush dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Felterbush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Felterbush throws a hook to the side of Animai's head but Animai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Animai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Animai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Felterbush - the referee stops the clock and Animai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Felterbush. Animai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Felterbush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Animai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Felterbush cracks Animai with an open hand slap.
Animai is rocked!
Felterbush tries to keep at a distance but Animai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Animai is still on wobbly legs! Can Felterbush finish him?
Animai misses with a punch on the inside.
Felterbush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Felterbush tries to throw a body punch but Animai avoids it by throwing Felterbush back against the cage.
Felterbush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Animai seems to have recovered his senses.
Felterbush swings wildly with an uppercut but Animai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felterbush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Felterbush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Animai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai is trying to drag Felterbush to the mat but Felterbush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Animai's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Felterbush.
Animai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Felterbush fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Felterbush.
Animai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felterbush misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Felterbush.
Animai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donnie Felterbush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keimah Animai.
Felterbush tries to throw a body punch but Animai avoids it by throwing Felterbush back against the cage.
Animai tries a body shot but Felterbush blocks it.
Felterbush misses with the head strike.
Felterbush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Animai tries to pull guard but Felterbush holds him up against the cage and eventually Animai drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Felterbush as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Animai ducks straight into an uppercut from Felterbush and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Animai manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Animai's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donnie Felterbush!
Our winner, Donnie Felterbush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 20 p4p, 2 weight class) and Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 34 p4p, 4 weight class). Hopkins's entrance music is Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153 lbs
37 - 20 - 0 |
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144 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd scores with a jab to the head.
Byrd 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.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins jabs at Byrd's body.
Hopkins tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Byrd does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Byrd misses.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Byrd misses the jab.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byrd cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Byrd tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins cracks Byrd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Byrd momentarily.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Byrd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Byrd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byrd moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
A little jabbing left from Byrd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Byrd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byrd jabs at Hopkins's body.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byrd walks into a left hand.
Byrd thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Byrd throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Byrd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byrd staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Byrd finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Byrd lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Byrd.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Byrd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd has managed to clinch.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Byrd lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins motions for Byrd to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinny Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Byrd slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Byrd jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byrd.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd tries a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins is wise to it.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd blocks a leg kick.
Byrd cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Byrd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrd finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Byrd scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byrd doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Byrd.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Byrd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Byrd slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Byrd fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byrd throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Byrd works the jab nicely.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Byrd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byrd defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Byrd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Byrd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd connects with the punch.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Byrd thinks about the counter body kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd scores with a hook.
Byrd checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands a lovely overhand right.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Byrd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hopkins's knee momentarily.
Byrd tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Hopkins backing away here, and Byrd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Byrd seems unphased.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Byrd! But no joy.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byrd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kurtz (ranked 60 p4p, 10 weight class) and Steve Belliveau (ranked 65 p4p, 11 weight class). Kurtz comes to the cage accompanied by Adagio For Strings. Belliveau has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Kurtz.
Belliveau takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Belliveau throws a jab when Kurtz was well out of range.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
Belliveau is looking to clinch.
Kurtz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belliveau's calf.
A low kick from Belliveau is predictable there
so Kurtz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurtz wants to pass the guard but Belliveau is keeping the position.
Kurtz advances position into side control!
Kurtz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Belliveau is trying to escape and Kurtz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Belliveau is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kurtz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Kurtz!
A relieved looking Walter Kurtz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Romero (ranked 19 p4p, 3 weight class) and Hans Huber (ranked 110 p4p, 18 weight class). Romero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Havana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Huber keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard.
Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero has his foot on Huber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huber works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huber is aware though and is defending well.
Romero being controlled here, momentarily.
Huber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huber wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huber is aware though and is defending well.
Romero throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huber uses it to pass to side control.
Huber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Romero to his feet.
Huber scores with a body shot.
Huber has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Romero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huber but Huber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero slips a straight right by Huber.
Huber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huber tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Huber.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Huber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target.
Huber looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Huber takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Huber flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.
Huber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huber swivels and escapes.
Romero cracks Huber with a good jab.
Romero throws a leg kick but Huber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero tests Huber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero gets a takedown into half guard.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
Huber trying to control but Romero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huber misses with a low kick.
Romero quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Romero takes a swing at Huber's ribcage but misses.
Huber is looking to land body kicks.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero scores with a jab.
A big right from Romero misses.
Huber misses with a straight right.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huber can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huber.
Huber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Huber throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Huber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero misses the jab.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Huber throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tried to counter with a leg kick but Huber avoided it.
Huber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Donk. Huber catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Huber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Huber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Huber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huber throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Huber misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huber doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero feints and then cracks Huber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huber down.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero staying out of range there.
Huber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huber looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Huber misses with a straight right.
Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huber was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huber keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huber keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huber is on top in guard.
Romero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Huber has picked Romero up and slammed him! Romero can't keep hold of the triangle and Huber manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is not content to let Huber control the position.
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Romero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Athletics Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Romero is trying to escape the position but Huber is controlling the position.
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 Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Romero misses.
Huber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Huber lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Huber looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Huber.
A punch combination from Huber misses.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Huber swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huber pinned against the cage. Huber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber.
A counter left hand to the body from Romero misses its target.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Huber avoids it.
Huber swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Huber takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Huber's head.
Hans Huber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huber has time to react.
Huber lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Huber checks the leg kick.
Huber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Huber.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Huber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Huber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero is looking to chop away at Huber's legs.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huber defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Huber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Huber ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Huber should have avoided that one.
Huber darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Huber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huber struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero blocks a body shot from Huber.
Huber swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Huber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huber.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero lands with a nice body kick.
Huber looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Huber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
A telegraphed right hand from Huber misses the target.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Huber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Huber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huber lands a head shot.
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huber digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Huber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huber checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Huber as he checks the leg kick.
Huber looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Huber.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero is looking to chop away at Huber's legs.
Huber walks into a left hand.
Huber throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Huber manages to avoid it.
Huber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Huber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romero has his foot on Huber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huber works his way back into a safe position though.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huber trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hans Huber just about did enough to take it.
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.
A low kick from Romero misses
and Huber counters with a nice uppercut.
Huber looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Huber.
Romero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Huber.
Huber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Huber throws a big shot that misses.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Huber's knee but Huber avoids it well.
Huber misses with a body shot.
Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Huber swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Huber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws the left hand but Huber avoids the punch easily.
Huber misses with a wild body shot.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Huber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Huber's torso.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Huber will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huber counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huber.
Huber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Huber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Huber looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Huber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huber is looking for the big counter here.
Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Huber throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Huber.
Romero slips under a jab.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Huber is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Huber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huber tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
As Huber backs away, Romero returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huber misses with a body shot.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huber.
Huber throws a lazy body kick
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero throws a push kick but Huber slaps the foot to one side.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Huber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
Huber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Huber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero throws a leg kick but Huber sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a leg kick but Huber moved away.
Huber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
Huber throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Huber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huber. That did some damage!
Huber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Huber loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Huber misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huber connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a hook but Huber avoids it easily.
Huber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huber.
A cross from Romero lands.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming.
Huber swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Huber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huber.
Romero throws a hook but Huber blocks it.
Romero scores with a jab. Huber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huber is out of range.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huber checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huber counters with a right hand to the body.
Huber misses the jab.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Huber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab.
Huber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Huber.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Huber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huber moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Huber cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Huber throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero slips under a jab from Huber.
Huber ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Good shot there by Huber.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huber.
Huber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Huber blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab.
Romero cracks Huber with a good jab.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Huber takes one on the button.
Romero throws a hook but Huber avoids it easily.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Hans Huber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero decides to pull guard.
Romero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huber is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero.
A control attempt from Romero but he's now mounted!
Romero working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Huber has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero trying to control but Huber postures up.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
Hector Romero retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Hector Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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