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DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Rivera (ranked 3681 p4p, 187 weight class) and Quân Lê (ranked 3867 p4p, 192 weight class). Quân Lê will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruben Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quân Lê!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Lê.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Jab from Lê.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Rivera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lê.
Lê cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lê is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lê.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Rivera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê is looking to clinch.
Rivera darts in and clinches Lê up against the cage.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Our sources have told us that Rivera has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lê blocks an elbow strike from Rivera.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Lê blocks it.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rivera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lê's brow.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lê avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lê avoids it.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Lê lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Lê lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Lê blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê working aggressively here.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Lê gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivera.
Lê misses with some punches.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a body punch.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Lê blocks with his arms.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lê avoids the damage to the body.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Lê blocks with his arms.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
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!
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Lê won't want to take too many of those.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lê.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lê avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quân Lê 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.
Lê tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê checks a low kick from Rivera.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Rivera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Lê steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivera will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Rivera scores with a spinning back kick!
Lê lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Lê lands.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Rivera down.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Lê.
Lê swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Rivera clinches.
Ruben Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lê avoids the damage to the body.
Lê avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Lê avoids the damage to the body.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lê.
Rivera lands an elbow just above Lê 's eye.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lê avoids it.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Lê's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lê.
Rivera pushes off an throws an elbow but Lê leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
Lê avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lê.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Lê misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Lê is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but Lê is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Lê cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
Rivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivera's sensitive parts.
Lê has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruben Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Lê circles away.
Lê only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lê lands with a hook. Rivera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Rivera walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lê tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Rivera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Lê connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lê with a jab.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Rivera's defenses.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lê thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera tries to counter by clinching up but Lê breaks away and moves out of range.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michio Kaku (ranked 6643 p4p, 616 weight class) and Alexander Pauwels (ranked 1498 p4p, 205 weight class). Kaku comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Pauwels has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Pauwels was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michio Kaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pauwels !
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pauwels feints a jab promting Kaku to slip. Pauwels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pauwels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaku darts in trying to clinch
and Pauwels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pauwels lunges at Kaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaku's hand.
A slow jab from Pauwels misses its intended target.
Kaku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kaku ducks right into an uppercut from Pauwels .
Pauwels lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauwels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauwels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander Pauwels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pauwels moves in close and cracks Kaku with a massive right hand! Kaku, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Pauwels !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 2918 p4p, 353 weight class) and Untamo Kalervo (ranked 1212 p4p, 173 weight class). Wesson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Untamo Kalervo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a head kick.
Kalervo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wesson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Wesson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalervo is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo misses with a left hand
and Wesson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalervo throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Wesson catches Kalervo right on the button with a cross.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson lands a nice shot that snaps Kalervo's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson punishes Kalervo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Wesson lands.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalervo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Kalervo ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalervo motions for Wesson to come forward. Kalervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalervo lands an overhand right.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Kalervo counters with a head kick.
Kalervo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Kalervo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson checks a low kick from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Kalervo's ribs.
Kalervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Kalervo dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Kalervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Kalervo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo motions for Wesson to come forward. Kalervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a head kick but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalervo avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Kalervo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalervo throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalervo throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson scores with a hook.
Kalervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalervo digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a hook but Kalervo avoids it easily.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson lunges at Kalervo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalervo's hand.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalervo tries to clinch but Wesson is having none of it.
Kalervo lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from Kalervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalervo connects with a right hand. Wesson shakes it off.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson cracks Kalervo with a good jab.
Kalervo slips a straight right by Wesson.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalervo misses.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson throws a series of strikes that have Kalervo backpedaling.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalervo. Kalervo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalervo throws a leg kick which misses Wesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wesson tries to avoid it.
Wesson connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalervo.
Wesson throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kalervo.
Wesson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalervo.
Wesson takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo slips under a jab.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wesson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalervo scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
Wesson misses with the combination.
Kalervo lands a jab to Wesson's midsection.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Kalervo's head back.
Kalervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Kalervo moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kalervo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalervo scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalervo cracks Wesson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wesson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Kalervo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wesson misses with a straight right.
Kalervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalervo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalervo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Kalervo cracks Wesson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson throws the left hand but Kalervo avoids the punch easily.
Kalervo misses with a straight right.
It looked like Wesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Kalervo as he checks the leg kick.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalervo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalervo throws a leg kick
and Kalervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalervo jabs at Wesson's body.
Kalervo pushes Wesson away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson 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.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Kalervo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalervo clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson misses with some punches.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wesson.
Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalervo backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Kalervo.
Kalervo avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
Kalervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson throws a big counter combination but Kalervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Wesson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalervo should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
Kalervo throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wesson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalervo avoided it.
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo punishes Wesson's body with a nice straight punch.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kalervo misses.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Kalervo throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalervo blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Wesson pushes Kalervo away with a front kick.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson throws a body punch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
The fighters circling - Kalervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
Kalervo throws a body kick that misses.
Kalervo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Randleman (ranked 1440 p4p, 165 weight class) and Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 1626 p4p, 188 weight class). Bedlaminov has chosen Call to Arms as his entrance music. Quinton Randleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Bedlaminov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Randleman misses with a body shot
and Bedlaminov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bedlaminov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Randleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bedlaminov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Randleman to score with a decent uppercut.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bedlaminov as he jumps to the side.
Bedlaminov wants to counter the offense by Randleman and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Bedlaminov misses.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Bedlaminov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randleman doesn't seem phased though.
Randleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bedlaminov.
Randleman clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Randleman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Bedlaminov prevents a body shot from Randleman.
Still in the clinch, Bedlaminov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Randleman is trying to drag Bedlaminov to the mat but Bedlaminov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bedlaminov throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman.
Bedlaminov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov connects with a leg kick. Randleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Randleman has closed the distance and engaged Bedlaminov in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bedlaminov.
Randleman wants to break free but Bedlaminov has control.
Randleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Randleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Bedlaminov throws a head punch that misses.
Bedlaminov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Randleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Randleman digs a good body shot into Bedlaminov's ribs.
Bedlaminov slips under a jab from Randleman.
Bedlaminov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bedlaminov misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randleman misses with a shot to the body
and Bedlaminov counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bedlaminov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bedlaminov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bedlaminov breaks the clinch.
Randleman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bedlaminov counters with a nice right hand that sends Randleman toppling to the canvas! Randleman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bedlaminov finish him?!
Yuri Bedlaminov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. Bedlaminov moves away and avoids it.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook.
Bedlaminov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bedlaminov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bedlaminov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Randleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randleman is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bedlaminov trying to move into half guard but instead Randleman has managed to sweep!
Bedlaminov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Bedlaminov keeps moving.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman throwing strikes from guard but Bedlaminov blocks nicely.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
Bedlaminov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bedlaminov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bedlaminov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Bedlaminov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randleman's guard.
Randleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman keeping full guard, as Bedlaminov tries to pass.
Bedlaminov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bedlaminov works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Randleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bedlaminov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bedlaminov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randleman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randleman is looking for a sweep.
Bedlaminov working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Bedlaminov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bedlaminov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randleman checks a leg kick.
Randleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Randleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bedlaminov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randleman is working away from the top position though.
Bedlaminov wants to get back to full guard.
Randleman trying to control the action but Bedlaminov is working from the bottom.
Bedlaminov is positioning himself well to prevent Randleman advancing to mount.
Yuri Bedlaminov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bedlaminov gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman trying to control but Bedlaminov is working from the bottom.
Bedlaminov is adopting a defensive guard.
Bedlaminov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Randleman has a closed guard, preventing Bedlaminov from standing up.
Bedlaminov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bedlaminov trying to control but Randleman is working from the bottom.
Randleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bedlaminov stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
Bedlaminov tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard.
Randleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bedlaminov's guard.
Bedlaminov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randleman won't allow Bedlaminov to sweep him here.
Bedlaminov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bedlaminov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bedlaminov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bedlaminov trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Bedlaminov keeps moving.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Bedlaminov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bedlaminov is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
Bedlaminov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Bedlaminov controlling Randleman's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bedlaminov is looking to slow Randleman down with leg kicks.
Bedlaminov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Bedlaminov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bedlaminov loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bedlaminov is pulling down on Randleman's head to control his posture.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedlaminov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bedlaminov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bedlaminov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Bedlaminov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Bedlaminov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
That's time! Randleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bedlaminov defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bedlaminov. Bedlaminov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bedlaminov feints and then cracks Randleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randleman down.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov moves away from the strike by Randleman.
Bedlaminov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randleman moves into the clinch.
Randleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randleman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Randleman wants a takedown.
Randleman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman working hard to break the clinch.
Randleman presses Bedlaminov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bedlaminov regains guard.
Randleman is fighting to break Bedlaminov's control of his arms but Bedlaminov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bedlaminov keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bedlaminov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randleman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bedlaminov passes Randleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bedlaminov is trying to control. Randleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Bedlaminov is going to stand back up.
Bedlaminov wants to pass to mount but Randleman is defending the position.
Bedlaminov blocks the strikes from Randleman.
Bedlaminov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Randleman!
Bedlaminov working the ground and pound effectively.
Randleman tries to reverse the position but Bedlaminov maintains control.
Bedlaminov get's back to his feet.
Bedlaminov stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman wants to clinch but Bedlaminov slips to the side
and Bedlaminov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bedlaminov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Bedlaminov tenderised Randleman's leg. Randleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bedlaminov looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Randleman is looking for a counter combo.
Randleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bedlaminov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Randleman misses
and Bedlaminov counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bedlaminov.
A shot to the body from Randleman misses
and Bedlaminov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Randleman! Bedlaminov lets Randleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Randleman is rocked!
Randleman defending well as Bedlaminov loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Randleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bedlaminov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bedlaminov throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
Randleman seems to have got his legs back now.
Bedlaminov lands with a good body shot.
Bedlaminov scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Bedlaminov.
Randleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bedlaminov circles away.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Randleman does no damage.
Bedlaminov takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bedlaminov, right into the meat.
Bedlaminov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Bedlaminov tenderised Randleman's leg. Randleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bedlaminov tries to work over Randleman's front leg with a kick but Randleman checks it.
Bedlaminov cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Bedlaminov cracks Randleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bedlaminov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Randleman to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some bone on bone action there as Randleman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Bedlaminov saw that one coming.
Randleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bedlaminov.
Randleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Bedlaminov. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Bedlaminov missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bedlaminov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randleman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randleman clinches.
Randleman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov drops Randleman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Randleman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Randleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bedlaminov drops Randleman with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Randleman is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Quinton Randleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 2294 p4p, 272 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 2218 p4p, 260 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Faria cracks Force with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Faria wants to clinch up but Force keeps it at a distance.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Force.
Force 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.
Faria throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
Force looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Force chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Force thumps Faria with a low kick.
Force thuds his right hand into Faria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Force finds it's way through Faria's defenses.
It looks like Abbe Faria has been cut.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Force swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faria lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Force scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faria tries to bum rush Force with a series of wild strikes but Force uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Force counters with an outside leg kick.
Faria throws an overhand right that lands on Force's shoulder, as Force tries to avoid the shot.
Faria wants to clinch.
Force lands a nice hook to Faria's body. Faria takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Force works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a looping right.
Force misses with a looping left.
Faria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria ducks under a wild hook from Force.
A punch combination from Faria misses.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Force lands a jab to the head.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Force paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faria blocks a jab.
Faria tries to clinch but Force moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
Abbe Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria tries to clinch there but Force circles away.
Force scores with a nice right hand.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria tries to clinch up.
Force with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faria doesn't seem bothered though.
Force looks to land a body kick but Faria moved away.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Faria takes one on the button.
Abbe Faria's cut is getting worse.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Force cracks Faria with a big right hand and Faria goes down!
Faria is rocked!
Force throws a big right hand that misses.
Force with a flurry of punches that miss.
Force scoring with some ground and pound.
Force looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Faria controls Force momentarily but Force frees himself.
Force lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria looking to control.
Force engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Force scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abbe Faria's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Faria is trying to keep Force in close.
Force is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faria working a defensive guard here.
Force is in close to Faria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Force throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Force working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faria's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Force cracks Faria with a solid left hand.
Faria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Force.
Force loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria looking to control.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Force from controlling successfully.
Force postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Force stays in close to Faria's body and controls the position.
Force working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Force slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Force trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Force is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Force working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faria being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Faria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbe Faria's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faria takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Force looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Force finds it's target.
Faria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faria manages to avoid it.
Faria seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faria drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Force lands a body shot.
Force moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Faria goes down! Can Force finish him!?
Oh Faria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Abbe Faria's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force throws a big right hand that misses.
Faria seems to have got his legs back now.
Force connects with a couple of short punches.
Force working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Force trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force landing some decent shots from guard.
Faria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force postures up.
Force trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Faria pushes Force off and gets back to his feet.
Force connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abbe Faria's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Force!
In his post fight interview, Nick Force started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Soszynski (ranked 591 p4p, 85 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 2084 p4p, 276 weight class). Soszynski's entrance music is Sabaton - 40 : 1. A fine choice. Kong has chosen Demon's Theme as his entrance music. Krystian Soszynski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xafan Kong's chin.
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25
207 lbs
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210 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong 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.
Soszynski with a nice cross.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong misses with a body punch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Soszynski.
And Kong responds with a good body kick, but Soszynski manages to step out the way in time.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soszynski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong fakes the leg kick and cracks Soszynski in the body.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soszynski throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soszynski.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soszynski looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Soszynski throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Kong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Soszynski's shoulder, as Soszynski tries to avoid the shot.
Soszynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Soszynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soszynski checks a low kick from Kong.
Kong slips under a jab from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soszynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Soszynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soszynski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soszynski lands the left hand.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick.
Soszynski misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Kong.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Soszynski misses with a straight right.
Soszynski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kong throws a leg kick but Soszynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soszynski scores with a nice body kick.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soszynski.
Soszynski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Soszynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Soszynski.
Soszynski throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong moves out of range as Soszynski strikes.
Soszynski lands with a shot to the body.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soszynski loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soszynski - the referee stops the clock and Kong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soszynski. Kong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Soszynski sees coming a mile off.
Kong misses the jab.
A jab from Soszynski misses.
Kong slips a jab from Soszynski.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kong thuds a left hand into Soszynski's body.
Soszynski 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.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Soszynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong tests Soszynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soszynski lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.
Soszynski lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Kong lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Soszynski misses with a straight right.
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 Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kong cracks Soszynski with an open hand slap.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Soszynski misses its intended target.
Soszynski wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong misses the jab.
Soszynski walks into a straight right hand from Kong.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.
Soszynski thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Kong lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Soszynski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soszynski wants to slow Kong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong misses with a leg kick
and Soszynski counters with a nice body shot.
Soszynski misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soszynski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soszynski.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Soszynski tries to score with a low kick but Kong moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soszynski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszynski lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soszynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong thows a body kick. Soszynski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kong misses the jab.
Kong clinches up with Soszynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Soszynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow.
Soszynski lands a body punch.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski misses with the head strike.
Soszynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Soszynski digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Soszynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Soszynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soszynski breaks from the clinch.
Soszynski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Soszynski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Kong jabs Soszynski right on the nose. Soszynski blinks but takes it well.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soszynski throws out the jab.
Kong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soszynski throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soszynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski'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!
Soszynski connects with a leg kick. Kong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soszynski throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Soszynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Soszynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soszynski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soszynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Both fighters circling a little - Soszynski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Soszynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Soszynski scores with a punch to the head.
Kong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soszynski.
Kong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Soszynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soszynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soszynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski blocks a jab.
Kong blocks a head kick by Soszynski.
A telegraphed right hand from Soszynski misses the target.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soszynski is out of range.
Kong moves away from the strike by Soszynski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a left hand
and Soszynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soszynski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Soszynski saw it coming and moves away.
Soszynski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
Kong slips a straight right by Soszynski.
Kong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Soszynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soszynski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soszynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Soszynski wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Soszynski's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Soszynski throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soszynski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soszynski.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Soszynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soszynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soszynski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong throws a jab when Soszynski was well out of range.
Soszynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soszynski moves away from the strike by Kong.
Soszynski lands with a shot to the body.
Soszynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soszynski throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Soszynski only half commits.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soszynski - that will leave a mark!
Soszynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Soszynski misses with a straight left.
Soszynski checks a low kick from Kong.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xafan Kong.
I think Kong 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xafan Kong!
In his post fight interview, Xafan Kong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 828 p4p, 92 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 645 p4p, 69 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bottura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face The Pain. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bottura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh misses the body punch
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura takes one to the chin there.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Ozolinsh clinches up with Bottura and pushes him back against the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura throws out a powerful jab.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Bottura.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bottura throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Bottura's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a counter high kick but Ozolinsh was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
A head kick from Bottura lands but Ozolinsh takes it in his stride.
Bottura slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Bottura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh cracks Bottura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottura pulls guard.
Ozolinsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozolinsh is aware though and is defending well.
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Ozolinsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Bottura is looking for a triangle here but Ozolinsh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bottura wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.
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.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolinsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Bottura is trying to control Ozolinsh's posture but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura tries to control but Ozolinsh manages to take his back.
Bottura trying to control but not successfully.
Ozolinsh controlling well, preventing Bottura from escaping the position.
Ozolinsh gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control.
Good control from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Bottura tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottura rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
It appears Bottura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bottura is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Bottura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ozolinsh uses from the top position.
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Ozolinsh to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh controlling the action here.
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Douglas (ranked 669 p4p, 84 weight class) and Lennart Lennartsson (ranked 834 p4p, 102 weight class). Douglas's entrance music is Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. A fine choice. Lennartsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bruno Mars - Runaway Baby 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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262 lbs
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250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennart Lennartsson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lennartsson. That did some damage!
A big left from Douglas misses.
A head kick by Douglas misses
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Samuel Douglas has been cut.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses
and Lennartsson counters with a left to the body.
Lennartsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglas finds it's way round the side to connect with Lennartsson's head.
Douglas works Lennartsson's body with a nice hook.
Lennartsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Lennartsson throws a counter combo.
Lennartsson slips under a jab.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lennartsson. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas is looking to chop away at Lennartsson's legs.
Douglas looks to throw a body kick
and Lennartsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Douglas feints and then cracks Lennartsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lennartsson down.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Lennartsson tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Lennartsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lennart Lennartsson has been cut.
Douglas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lennartsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas cracks Lennartsson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lennartsson falls to his knees and Douglas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Douglas!
An out of breath Samuel Douglas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Vilson (ranked 103 p4p, 19 weight class) and Koh Ibu (ranked 610 p4p, 60 weight class). Vilson's entrance music is Haiti Voodoo Music. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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157 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koh Ibu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vilson blocks it well.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson throws a series of punches but Ibu avoids them all with ease.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Vilson. That snapped Ibu's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu slips a jab from Vilson.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Ibu flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilson steps away.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Ibu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Vilson cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Vilson checks it
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilson lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson tries to keep at a distance but Ibu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vilson.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilson wants to break free but Ibu has control.
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Vilson keeps it at a distance.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Vilson's ribs.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Vilson lands with a good body shot.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vilson sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibu can do to turn this around?
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vilson.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Koh Ibu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilson.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vilson or not.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Vilson's ribcage. Vilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilsons head.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands with a left to the head.
Vilson is rocked!
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Oh Vilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu working aggressively here.
Vilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Vilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilsons head.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Vilson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilson.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vilson is looking to chop away at Ibu's legs.
Ibu drives through and clinches with Vilson against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Vilson blocking some punches.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Ibu.
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!
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Ibu.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Vilson wants to break free but Ibu has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu works on Vilson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ibu gets a clinch.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Vilson takes a shot to the head.
Ibu is working Vilson over against the cage.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vilson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vilson drops to his knees and Ibu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu is the new lightweight champion!
Koh Ibu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reco Penn (ranked 531 p4p, 58 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 427 p4p, 44 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reco Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Bunker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Bunker off balance momentarily.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn clinches with his opponent.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn gets through Bunker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
A body shot lands from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Bunker lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Bunker improves position.
Bunker has Penn pushed against the cage.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Bunker's ribcage. Bunker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Penn blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn working aggressively here.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Bunker tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a left hand.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunker just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Penn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunker as Penn tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker moves away from the strike by Penn.
Penn wants to clinch up but Bunker keeps it at a distance.
Bunker tries to clinch up.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Bunker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn scores with a jab.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bunker throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn connects with a jab.
Penn slips a jab from Bunker.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn rushes Bunker and presses him up against the cage.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn trying to stall but Bunker improves his position.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker jumps guard but Penn stands there with Bunker around his waist. Bunker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunker can do to turn this around?
Bunker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunker's sensitive parts.
Bunker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker blocks a body shot from Penn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Bunker's ribcage. Bunker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunker into the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Bunker.
I was talking to Penn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Penn stalling against the cage.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn blocking some punches.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunker as Penn tries to tie him up.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands a body shot.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunker misses with a body punch.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunker or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Penn.
Bunker slowing the pace effectively.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Bunker pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Penn lands a left hand.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn blocks a body shot from Bunker.
A short right from Penn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Bunker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Penn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunker or not.
Bunker lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Penn wants to stall.
Bunker cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
A victorious Reco Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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