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GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 1589 p4p, 198 weight class) and Stephen Campbell (ranked 773 p4p, 105 weight class). Stephen Campbell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benjamin Sigfridsson's chin.
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197 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Campbell misses with a hook.
Campbell dips to his left and cracks Sigfridsson with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sigfridsson. That's going to slow Campbell down.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Sigfridsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Campbell just manages to avoid it.
Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Sigfridsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell tests Sigfridsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sigfridsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campbell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Campbell throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sigfridsson tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sigfridsson to the ground. Sigfridsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sigfridsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Campbell 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.
Sigfridsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigfridsson connects with the punch.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sigfridsson tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sigfridsson to the ground. Sigfridsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sigfridsson cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Sigfridsson with a jab.
A jab from Sigfridsson misses.
Campbell thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
Nice jab there from Sigfridsson.
Campbell digs a good hook to Sigfridsson's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Campbell blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson gets caught napping as Campbell dives in and scores a takedown. Sigfridsson manages to retain guard.
Sigfridsson wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sigfridsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Sigfridsson keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Sigfridsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sigfridsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sigfridsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to slow Sigfridsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sigfridsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Sigfridsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sigfridsson cracks Campbell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Sigfridsson off balance momentarily.
Sigfridsson moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Sigfridsson throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigfridsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Campbell misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigfridsson punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
Sigfridsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sigfridsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Campbell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looks like Sigfridsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sigfridsson thuds his right hand into Campbell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sigfridsson 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.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigfridsson.
Campbell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigfridsson.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sigfridsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sigfridsson scores with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campbell moves out of range of the leg kick from Sigfridsson.
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 Benjamin Sigfridsson 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.
Sigfridsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sigfridsson scores with the left hand. Campbell knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Sigfridsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Campbell lands with a hook. Sigfridsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sigfridsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campbell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson with a jab.
A big right from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Sigfridsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campbell if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campbell. That did some damage!
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sigfridsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigfridsson looks to land a left hand but Campbell moved out of range nicely.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Campbell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
A punch combination from Campbell misses.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Donk. Campbell catches Sigfridsson right on the button with a cross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sigfridsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Campbell misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Sigfridsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigfridsson.
Good work by Sigfridsson as he checks the leg kick.
Campbell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
Decent striking displayed by Sigfridsson there.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sigfridsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sigfridsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Sigfridsson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sigfridsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigfridsson looks to throw a body kick
and Campbell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Campbell jabs at Sigfridsson's body.
Good leg kick by Sigfridsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Sigfridsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
A big right from Campbell misses.
Sigfridsson is looking to counter punch.
Sigfridsson tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sigfridsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Campbell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campbell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Campbell throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Sigfridsson.
As Campbell backs away, Sigfridsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Campbell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Sigfridsson ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigfridsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Campbell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sigfridsson. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Campbell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sigfridsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Sigfridsson ducks down to avoid it.
Sigfridsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell jabs Sigfridsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Campbell misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Campbell throws a leg kick which misses Sigfridsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sigfridsson tries to avoid it.
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 Benjamin Sigfridsson 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. And we move into the final round!
Sigfridsson looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
Campbell punishes Sigfridsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell misses with a hook. Sigfridsson ducked under it nicely.
Sigfridsson throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigfridsson moves away.
Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Campbell missing with a left hand there. Sigfridsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a push kick but Sigfridsson slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Sigfridsson looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson misses with a looping left.
That kick from Sigfridsson tenderised Campbell's leg. Campbell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sigfridsson checks a low kick from Campbell.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sigfridsson. That's going to slow Campbell down.
Campbell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Sigfridsson.
Campbell throws a low kick but Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Sigfridsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sigfridsson walks into a jab.
Sigfridsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sigfridsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sigfridsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Campbell in the body.
Sigfridsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sigfridsson misses the target.
Stephen Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson cracks the inside of Campbell's front leg.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Sigfridsson's shoulder, as Sigfridsson tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sigfridsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sigfridsson dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campbell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sigfridsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Sigfridsson avoids them all with ease.
Campbell thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
Sigfridsson scores with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight left.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Campbell catches Sigfridsson right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Campbell checks it.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Sigfridsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
Sigfridsson is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Campbell crashes against the mat.
Campbell advances to mount.
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Sigfridsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sigfridsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Campbell! Sigfridsson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephen Campbell!
In his post fight interview, Stephen Campbell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Lopetus (ranked 581 p4p, 68 weight class) and Grin Ribber (ranked 709 p4p, 80 weight class). Lopetus comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Ribber has chosen Ay Ay Ay as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Lopetus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lopetus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Lopetus jumps back.
Lopetus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopetus.
Ribber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Lopetus down.
Lopetus avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lopetus tries to land a leg kick but Ribber saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Ribber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopetus throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopetus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopetus keeps working.
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ribber.
Ribber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopetus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ribber working the ground and pound from side control.
Lopetus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribber's best efforts.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ribber throwing shots but Lopetus is blocking nicely.
Ribber prevents Lopetus from improving his position.
Lopetus is trying to stand.
Well, if Ribber is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber wants to free his trapped foot but Lopetus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopetus's coaches at Heavy Metal 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribber lands a nice short elbow.
Lopetus wants to get back to full guard.
Lopetus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribber is trying to control. Lopetus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopetus is looking to control Ribber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopetus avoid being mounted?
Ribber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopetus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribber.
Ribber is looking for a kimura but Lopetus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribber to get the leverage.
Lopetus is trying to stand back up but Ribber is controlling him
Ribber working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopetus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribber prevents Lopetus from standing back up.
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Lopetus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber is nestled in close to Lopetus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ribber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ribber stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribber lands a nice short elbow.
Ribber trying to control from half guard but Lopetus is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopetus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribber trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom.
Lopetus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribber postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Lopetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribber.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopetus is on top in guard.
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopetus defends it easily.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Lopetus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ribber blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Ribber defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Ribber.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Lopetus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopetus takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopetus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopetus kicks off Ribber and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Ribber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopetus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber with a jab.
Good work by Lopetus as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopetus on the side of the head.
Lopetus takes one on the button.
Ribber has a takedown stuffed.
Lopetus tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Ribber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopetus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Ribber with the counter takedown but Lopetus avoids it easily.
Ribber moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Lopetus throws a chopping leg kick but Ribber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber lands with a kick to the temple. Lopetus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopetus is looking to counter punch.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Ribber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopetus in his tracks.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribber's head backwards.
Ribber scores with a nice body kick.
Lopetus slips a straight right by Ribber.
Nice cross by Lopetus.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Ribber cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopetus has time to react.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ribber cracks Lopetus with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Lopetus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopetus.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ribber thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Ribber misses with a kick to the body.
Ribber just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopetus.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Lopetus.
Ribber is looking to slow Lopetus down with leg kicks.
Ribber is looking to land body kicks.
As Ribber backs away, Lopetus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopetus swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopetus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus scores with a head kick. Ribber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Ribber.
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 Keijo Lopetus 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. This is the final round!
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lopetus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopetus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ribber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Lopetus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus 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.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus misses with a hook.
Ribber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Lopetus's legs.
A low kick from Ribber misses
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Lopetus sees coming a mile off.
Ribber staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Lopetus off balance momentarily.
Lopetus is looking to clinch.
As Lopetus backs off Ribber throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Lopetus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ribber tries to get set, Lopetus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribber manages to avoid the attempt.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopetus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopetus tries to sprawl out of it but Ribber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopetus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber scores with a head kick. Lopetus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopetus off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopetus ducks right into an uppercut from Ribber.
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Lopetus clinches up against the cage.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Lopetus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Ribber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Ribber moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Ribber takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopetus steps away.
Ribber wants to slow Lopetus down by chopping away at his legs.
Ribber keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Lopetus misses.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopetus can pounce on him.
Ribber cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Lopetus throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grin Ribber.
I think Ribber 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bluto Braun (ranked 495 p4p, 62 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 600 p4p, 78 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sininen sunnuntai. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bluto Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Braun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Braun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Partio tenderised Braun's leg. Braun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Braun lands a head kick!
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braun moves away.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Partio backs away, Braun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Braun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Braun 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braun can pounce on him.
Braun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braun throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braun.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
Partio throws a combination. Braun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braun takes one on the button.
Braun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio scores with a jab.
Braun throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Braun.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Braun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braun throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun slips a straight right by Partio.
A left lands for Partio.
Braun tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Braun counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Braun.
Donk. Braun catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Partio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Braun connects with a single shot there.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Braun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Braun.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Braun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brauns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Partio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Braun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Braun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Partio slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Partio.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Braun seems unphased.
Partio slips a straight right by Braun.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick.
Braun misses with a body shot.
Braun walks into a jab.
Braun throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Braun's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Braun misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Braun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Braun.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braun.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Braun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Braun drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Braun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Partio catches Braun right on the button with a cross.
Braun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Braun connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
Partio avoids the body shot from Braun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Braun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio cracks the inside of Braun's front leg.
Braun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio scores with the left hand. Braun knows he should have avoided that one.
Braun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Braun's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braun throws a leg kick that misses.
Braun jabs at Partio's body.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Braun misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Braun checks a leg kick.
Braun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braun throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Partio scores with a nice body kick.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Braun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Braun might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Braun missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a right hand that Braun ducks under and follows up with a left that Braun also avoids with ease.
Braun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Braun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Braun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio throws a series of punches but Braun moves out of range.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio avoids the body shot from Braun.
Braun dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Partio is looking to slow Braun down with leg kicks.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Braun.
Braun is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Partio lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Braun misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Partio throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Braun.
Braun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Braun checks it well.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Braun looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Braun throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Braun checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio blocks a head kick by Braun.
Braun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braun 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braun misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Braun misses the target.
Braun misses with a looping left.
Braun throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio cracks Braun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Partio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braun. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Partio.
Nice uppercut there from Braun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio throws a leg kick but Braun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Braun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Braun looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Braun lands with a nice body kick.
Braun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Braun's head.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Braun.
Braun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Partio.
Partio slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Braun.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Braun connects with a high kick.
Braun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 misses from Partio.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Braun circles away quickly and effectively.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braun throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio avoids the head kick by Braun.
Partio keeps Braun at a distance using the push kick.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Braun's head.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio lands with a straight right. Braun didn't see that one coming.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partio lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Partio is looking to slow Braun down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braun wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Bluto Braun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Braun throws a right hand that misses
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Partio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Braun will feel that in the morning.
Partio lands a head kick!
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Braun throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Braun throws a head kick that misses
and Partio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Braun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Partio avoids the head kick by Braun.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Braun misses its target.
Braun takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun rushes Partio and presses him up against the cage.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braun lands a shoulder strike.
Partio blocks a body shot from Braun.
Nice body punch from Partio.
Braun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braun works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws a push kick but Braun slaps the foot to one side.
Braun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braun scores with a jab to the head.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Braun checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
Braun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braun clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Braun stalling in the clinch but Partio improves position.
Braun stops a takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Partio defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Partio.
That kick from Braun tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio feints and then cracks Braun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braun down.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Braun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Partio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bluto Braun was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll get em' next time.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 510 p4p, 65 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 547 p4p, 70 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sonnen's choice of entrance music: Sure to be sure. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Guns counters with a left to the body.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guns's half guard.
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.
Guns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guns.
Guns has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sonnen passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guns works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
Guns looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guns controlling Sonnen's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Guns keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Guns has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Guns looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sonnen wants to stand but Guns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Guns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sonnen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Guns's body. Guns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guns throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Guns.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Guns manages to retain guard.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Guns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guns cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Guns 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.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Guns throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Guns lands a lovely overhand right.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guns doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Guns clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guns's guard.
Guns looking to control.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sonnen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sonnen has escaped and now he's on top!
Sonnen won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen has an active guard here but Guns has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is working for a submission of some sort.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen gets full guard.
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guns defends it easily.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guns's guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dao Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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 Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Guns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Guns throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Guns.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Guns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Guns's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Guns is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guns misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Guns lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Guns.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guns drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sonnen if he has to take too many more of those.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Guns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Guns connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Guns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guns tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen is looking to clinch.
Guns throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Guns tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Guns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guns. Guns obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonnen walks into a left hand.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Guns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Guns lands with a kick to the temple. Sonnen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guns managing to control the position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I had a lot of respect for Quin's ground game, but still didn't wanna play too defensively. It was only a matter of time. I just needed to cook the beans, work through the pins I could close down his options. It was a gamble my coaches were counting on my superior physicals. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanly Williams (ranked 606 p4p, 81 weight class) and Bruno Tepes (ranked 618 p4p, 82 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
46 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a low kick but Tepes moves out of range easily.
Tepes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Tepes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Tepes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Tepes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws a jab when Tepes was well out of range.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tepes.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams lands a nice hook to Tepes's body. Tepes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Tepes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
Tepes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams .
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tepes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries to circle away but Tepes has him pinned against the cage.
Williams tries to circle away but Tepes has him pinned against the cage.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes scores with a shot to the side of Williams 's head.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes blocks a body shot from Williams .
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tepes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tepes lands a body punch.
Tepes is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes blocking some punches.
Tepes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Tepes presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Williams 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tepes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Tepes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tepes has him pressed against the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Williams prevents a body shot from Tepes.
A right hand to the body from Tepes.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams .
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Tepes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Williams tries to work over Tepes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams wants to slow Tepes down by chopping away at his legs.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes 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.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Tepes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Tepes.
Williams moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes counters with a body kick.
Tepes feints and then cracks Williams 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Tepes's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a leg kick but Tepes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes walks into a stiff left hand from Williams .
Williams moves out of range as Tepes strikes.
Williams takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes counters with a one-two to the body.
Tepes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes cracks a nice hook into Williams 's ribs.
Tepes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Tepes.
Tepes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Tepes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Tepes ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams 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 Tepes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams lands a jab to Tepes's midsection.
Tepes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes slips under a jab from Williams .
Williams takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tepes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Tepes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tepes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williams s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tepes misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes tries to clinch up.
Tepes misses the jab.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes scoring well with a low kick there.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Tepes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Tepes.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Williams .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Donk. Tepes catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Tepes throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Tepes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tepes cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes. That one must have hurt.
Tepes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lands a slapping body shot.
Tepes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tepes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Tepes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes is looking to chop away at Williams 's legs.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams .
Williams cracks Tepes with a good jab.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Tepes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tepes unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams checks a low kick from Tepes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tepes.
Williams misses with a hook. Tepes ducked under it nicely.
Williams 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.
Tepes works Williams 's body with a nice hook.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes is looking for the big counter here.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Williams 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Tepes misses with a head kick.
Tepes staying out of range there.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams cracks Tepes with an open hand slap.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanly Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Tepes to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams tries a low kick but Tepes avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tepes - that will leave a mark!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lands with a good body shot.
Williams throws a hook but Tepes blocks it.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a hook
and Tepes counters with a nice body shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Nice shot by Williams .
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes scores with a punch to the head.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Tepes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
Bruno Tepes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 360 p4p, 54 weight class) and Victor Sharp (ranked 551 p4p, 80 weight class). Sharp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique-Cause Of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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224 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Sharp!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Ruth 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.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharp thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharp with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Sharp.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Ruth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Sharp.
Sharp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Sharp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Sharp is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Ruth throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Sharp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
It looks like Victor Sharp has been cut.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Ruth moved away.
It looked like Ruth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharp lands with an overhand left.
Sharp lands a head shot.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Sharp cracks the inside of Ruth's front leg.
A head kick misses from Sharp.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharp.
Sharp throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a two punch combo.
Sharp is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp misses with the combination.
Ruth throws a big counter combination but Sharp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ruth staying out of range there.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Sharp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharp throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
Ruth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sharp's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Sharp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharp throws a low kick but Ruth moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharp.
Sharp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Sharp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sharp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharp thinking.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp throws a leg kick
so Ruth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Sharp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Sharp!
Sharp won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Ruth is working hard here to advance position.
Ruth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sharp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth keeping control of the position.
Sharp tries to stand and escape but Ruth is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruth tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Well, if Sharp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ruth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sharp wants to stand up but Ruth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ruth trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Victor Sharp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sharp tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp lands the left hand.
Sharp throws a push kick but Ruth slaps the foot to one side.
Sharp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth tries to counter with a takedown but Sharp is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Ruth feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Sharp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharp cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharp as he avoids it easily.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sharp throws out a leg kick but Ruth moves out of range and Sharp only half commits.
Sharp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Sharp clobbers Ruth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Sharp misses
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Sharp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Victor Sharp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ed Ruth has been cut.
Ruth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sharp misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sharp tries to score with a low kick but Ruth moves his leg out of the way.
Ruth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharp. Sharp obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Ruth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sharp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruth has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp misses with a low kick as Ruth jumps back.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Sharp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sharp throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Ruth misses
and Sharp counters with a body kick.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharp looks to land a combination but Ruth avoids it well.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sharp with a jab.
Sharp cracks the inside of Ruth's front leg.
Sharp throws out a powerful jab.
Sharp throws a front kick aimed at Ruth's knee but Ruth avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Sharp manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruth landing strikes.
Ruth is trying to ground and pound but Sharp uses the momentary lack of control by Ruth to regain half guard.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth looks to land a strike but Sharp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ruth distracts Sharp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharp has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
Ed Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth is working Sharp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharp is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sharp!
A relieved looking Victor Sharp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Obama (ranked 105 p4p, 16 weight class) and Rupert Blasts (ranked 161 p4p, 24 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russian Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rupert Blasts!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama swings for the body but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts scores with a decent looking hook.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Obama checks the leg kick.
Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Blasts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Blasts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Blasts.
Blasts crunches a lovely knee into Obama's ribcage.
Blasts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts lands a nice uppercut.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Blasts controls the action.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Blasts throws a head punch that misses.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Blasts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Blasts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Obama tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Blasts.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obama blocks it with crossed arms.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Obama misses with some punches.
Blasts scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Blasts lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blasts.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Blasts.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts with a knee to the head.
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts lands a knee to the head.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Obama.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Blasts throws a shot to the body.
Blasts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obama is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts drops Obama with a big left hand! Obama is injured, injured bad! Blasts jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Blasts!
Rupert Blasts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone De (ranked 160 p4p, 20 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 117 p4p, 17 weight class). Boyka has chosen Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
224 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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207 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De is looking to counter punch.
Boyka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De misses with an attempted mid kick.
De jabs at Boyka's body.
De lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De moves away from the strike by Boyka.
Boyka tries to land a body kick
and De counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of De's head but De sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boyka counters with a nice body shot.
De shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyka as he jumps to the side.
De is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Boyka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De.
Boyka tries to land a leg kick but De saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De lands a head kick. Boyka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
De throws a front kick aimed at Boyka's knee but Boyka avoids it well.
We've been informed that Boyka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boyka feints a jab promting De to slip. Boyka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Donsone De has been cut.
Boyka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boyka.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De moves away.
Boyka misses with a body shot
letting De counter with a right hand.
Boyka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyka manages to avoid it.
De misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
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!
De swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick from De.
Boyka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De avoids a punch combination nicely.
De was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Boyka misses.
De is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but De is out of range.
De throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyka on the side of the head.
De looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De connects with a right hand. Boyka shakes it off.
A big right from Boyka misses.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but De moved out of range.
De misses with a wild body shot.
De throws a head kick that misses
and Boyka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by De.
Boyka throws a low kick but De moves out of range easily.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka needs to keep his hands up - De had a free shot at his head there.
Boyka walks into a stiff left hand from De.
De takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyka connects with a leg kick. De looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boyka lands with a straight right. De didn't see that one coming.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyka.
Boyka wants to slow De down by chopping away at his legs.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and De counters with a shoot takedown. Boyka fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyka kicks De off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka with the counter takedown but De avoids it easily.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka swings for the body but De moves out of range.
De misses the body punch
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka checks a leg kick.
Boyka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka tries a body shot but De blocks it.
De swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka prevents a body shot from De.
De has a couple of punches blocked by Boyka.
Boyka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyka stalling in the clinch.
De takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Boyka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donsone De's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from De misses its intended target.
De misses with a takedown attempt
and Boyka counters with a nice leg kick.
De checks a low kick from Boyka.
De throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boyka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De's hands.
De throws a low kick, looking for Boyka's leg but Boyka calmly moves out of range.
De swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De moves away.
It looked like De was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyka misses with a low kick as De jumps back.
De misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De is out of range.
De seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De is looking to counter punch.
De throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka tries to move into range but De moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De fakes the leg kick and cracks Boyka in the body.
De explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boyka is looking to clinch.
De throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. De moves away and avoids it.
De takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyka.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. De was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by De.
De throws a chopping leg kick but Boyka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boyka scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka misses with a leg kick
and De counters with a good, hard body kick but Boyka shrugs it off.
Boyka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De. That did some damage!
De is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De scores with a head kick.
Boyka cracks De with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De tries a low kick but Boyka avoids it.
Boyka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De.
The crowd cheers as Boyka lands an impressive looking overhand right. De doesn't seem phased though.
De throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
De connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyka momentarily.
Boyka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but De ducks down to avoid it.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch but De swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyka swings for the body but De moves out of range.
De swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De with a body shot.
Boyka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De misses with the body kick
enabling Boyka to counter with a crisp jab.
De takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boyka lands with a nice body punch.
De checks a low kick from Boyka.
De swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Boyka.
Boyka is looking to chop away at De's legs.
Boyka connects with a solid leg kick.
Boyka throws a body punch but De moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyka.
De ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka lands a nice leg kick that just misses De's sensitive parts.
De works Boyka's body with a nice hook.
De shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyka pinned against the cage. Boyka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donsone De. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
De takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donsone De's cut.
That's time! De's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De connects with a leg kick. Boyka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuri Boyka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Boyka.
De throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from De.
Boyka throws a counter combo.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyka stuffs the takedown attempt from De. De gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka tries to work over De's front leg with a kick but De checks it.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boyka blocks the leg kick.
Boyka is looking for the big counter here.
De misses with a head kick.
De shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyka defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donsone De. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and De finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boyka sizes up De with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyka fails to land with a series of punches.
De misses with a low kick.
Boyka lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Boyka.
Boyka checks a leg kick nicely.
Boyka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka scores with a jab to the head.
De is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyka drops De with a big left hand! De is injured, injured bad! Boyka jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!
In his post fight interview, Yuri Boyka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Donsone De spoke after the fight, saying 'The only real victory are KOs, and you failed. Savor the Win, You'll know why I let you have the W, because somebody is going to get cucked by his girl with me soon. *smirks*'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 48 p4p, 8 weight class). Goodman comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'riley. Volkov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Россия kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
190 lbs
29 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
35 - 11 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Volkov thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman misses the jab.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Goodman throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Volkov checks a low kick from Goodman.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Goodman scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Goodman jabs at Volkov's body.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Goodman takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Goodman scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Volkov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
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!
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodman has time to react.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Volkov slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Volkov misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Goodman throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Goodman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman had his way with Ilya Mstislav Volkov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Volkov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A short right from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short left from Volkov.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A short right from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 6 p4p, 2 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 49 p4p, 7 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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221 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BK.
BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a good low kick that BK was not able to check.
BK slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for BK.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BK slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from BK misses.
BK 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but BK moves out of range.
BK fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
BK throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Defoe.
A swing and a miss from BK.
A telegraphed right hand from BK misses the target.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BK is looking to land body kicks.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe cracks the inside of BK's front leg.
BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
BK loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but BK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but BK avoids it.
BK closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BK uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe clinches up with BK and pushes him back against the cage.
BK misses with some punches.
BK can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK goes for a takedown in the clinch but Defoe prevents it.
BK gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BK lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BK misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK blocking some punches.
BK works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BK has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Defoe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Defoe manages to stand up with BK still on his back. Eventually BK drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A slapping leg kick lands for BK.
A left and a right from Defoe both land. Nice combination.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
A bone on bone clash there as BK blocks the leg kick.
BK tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe throws a body punch but BK moves out of range.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
BK throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
BK thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
BK lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BK throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but BK just manages to avoid it.
BK tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on BK if he has to take too many more of those.
BK looks winded!
Defoe connects with a right hand. BK shakes it off.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. BK should have avoided that one.
Defoe pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe tries a body shot but BK blocks it.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of BK's head.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BK avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BK throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
BK throws a lazy body kick
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defoe slaps away a takedown attempt from BK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BK.
BK misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BK blocks the body kick.
BK connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe avoids the body shot from BK.
BK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
BK moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
BK throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but BK avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
BK feints a jab promting Defoe to slip. BK then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Defoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
BK looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe tries to clinch but BK is having none of it.
BK throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Defoe.
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe slips a jab from BK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. BK doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
BK is breathing heavily.
Defoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Defoe catches BK right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from BK.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
Defoe thumps BK with a low kick.
BK throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
BK keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BK takes one on the button.
BK blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that BK sees coming a mile off.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BK dives in for a single leg takedown but Defoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
BK ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
BK thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BK on the side of the head.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BK's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Defoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BK scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of BK's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK misses with a straight left.
BK's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe darts in and clinches BK up against the cage.
BK working aggressively here.
Defoe tries a body shot but BK blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
BK takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
BK takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
BK is rocked!
Defoe digs a right hand into BK's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BK's gas tank.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Defoe cracks BK with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! BK looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
BK is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a body punch but BK moves out of range.
BK seems to have recovered his senses.
BK misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from BK.
BK moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BK. That did some damage!
Defoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it.
BK on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BK tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BK takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. BK looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BK takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BK manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BK momentarily.
Defoe wants to clinch.
And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from BK.
BK looking to land some kicks to the body here.
BK drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BK can do to turn this around?
BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
BK blocks a head kick by Defoe.
BK has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from BK misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but BK is out of range.
Defoe throws a series of punches but BK avoids them all with ease.
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!
BK tries a head kick but it misses.
BK keeps the fight on the outside.
You can see that BK has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Defoe 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.
Defoe pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch.
BK lands a left hand.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BK.
BK throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
BK misses with a hook from the clinch.
BK has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BK scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BK's elbow.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BKs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BK can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
BK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
BK doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from BK fails to land.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by BK.
BK tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
BK has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BK working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe clearly takes 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.
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with BK.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
BK tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BK goes for a takedown attempt but Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Defoe lands with a straight right. BK didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BK.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but BK is just out of range.
BK throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
BK swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
BK is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe slips a straight right by BK.
BK misses with a straight right.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BK throws out the jab.
BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BK misses with a straight left.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK throws a head kick that misses.
BK fails with the takedown
and Defoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but BK moved away.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
BK throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BK closes the distance and clinches up with Defoe, looking for a takedown. BK pushes Defoe against the cage but Defoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BK checks a leg kick.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BK really felt that one!
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe thumps BK with a low kick.
BK takes a kick to the side of the head.
Defoe stuffs the takedown.
BK takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BK throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a body kick.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK misses with a lunging right hand
and BK takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Defoe staying out of range there.
BK feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
BK misses with a body shot.
Defoe drops BK with a beautiful combination! BK stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defoe is looking for the KO!
BK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe cracks BK with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! BK looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a hook to the side of BK's head but BK sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
Defoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
Defoe lands a big uppercut and BK crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but BK looks OK. Defoe waves BK back to his feet!
Defoe tries to bum rush BK with a series of wild strikes but BK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BK swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it.
BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BK throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from BK.
BK pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe had his way with Benjamin BK in that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Defoe moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
BK missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BK misses with an uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. BK takes a step back to recover.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it.
Defoe tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Defoe throws a right and a left that BK avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
BK lands a body shot.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
BK looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
BK throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe thows a body kick. BK tries to catch it but that hurt him.
BK is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BK looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe lands with a big left! BK is wobbled badly! Defoe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops BK to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Menace Defoe!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, 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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