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CEC 572 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 1952 p4p, 189 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 1861 p4p, 184 weight class). Kantaro Hoshino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volga Overstreet's chin.
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
40 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overstreet lands a head shot.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overstreet! But no joy.
We've been informed that Overstreet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Overstreet takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Overstreet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoshino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoshino throws a combination. Overstreet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino tries to bum rush Overstreet with a series of wild strikes but Overstreet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overstreet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoshino with a body shot.
Overstreet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoshino on the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overstreet.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Overstreet tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino scores with a jab. Overstreet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Overstreet moves out of range.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Overstreet throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Overstreet ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Overstreet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overstreet. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoshino!
It looks like Volga Overstreet has been cut.
Overstreet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Overstreet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoshino misses with a double jab
and Overstreet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Hoshino misses with a body punch
and Overstreet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Overstreet moves out of range.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Overstreet moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Overstreet avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Overstreet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Overstreet avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino lands with a good body shot.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet lands a head kick. Hoshino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoshino stuns Overstreet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Overstreet avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino takes one to the chin there.
Overstreet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Overstreet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Overstreet counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino works over Overstreet's head and body with a nice combination.
Overstreet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Overstreet moved out of range.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Overstreet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overstreet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Overstreet.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Overstreet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overstreet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Overstreet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoshino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Overstreet avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino scores with a jab. Overstreet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoshino throws a jab when Overstreet was well out of range.
Hoshino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantaro Hoshino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Volga Overstreet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Overstreet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hoshino has got the better of the exchanges.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a combination. Overstreet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hoshino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overstreet with a nice cross.
Overstreet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
Overstreet slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
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!
Hoshino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overstreet finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshino's head.
Overstreet jabs at Hoshino's body.
Nice cross by Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a nice right hand.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overstreet can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoshino.
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Overstreet works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Overstreet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.
Overstreet walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overstreet back to the cage. Hoshino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Overstreet with a hook.
Overstreet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Overstreet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino scores with a jab. Overstreet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoshino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Overstreet jabs Hoshino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overstreet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino walks into a left hand.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Overstreet looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Overstreet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overstreet circles away quickly and effectively.
Overstreet slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
A shot to the liver by Overstreet. Beautiful body shot.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Overstreet swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Overstreet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet connects with a looping right hand.
Overstreet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoshino's head backwards.
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!
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Overstreet stalks Hoshino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoshino's face. Hoshino staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoshino off the cage and back into range.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overstreet, as that shot connected.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Overstreet is out of range.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Overstreet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoshino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Overstreet counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Overstreet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overstreet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volga Overstreet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Volga Overstreet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Overstreet.
Overstreet staying out of range there.
Overstreet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overstreet moves away.
Overstreet scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Overstreet looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Overstreet's ribs.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Overstreet ducks under and follows up with a left that Overstreet also avoids with ease.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Overstreet's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Overstreet.
Overstreet slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Overstreet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Overstreet.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overstreet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino slips a jab from Overstreet.
Overstreet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshino.
Overstreet tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Overstreet walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Hoshino.
Overstreet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Overstreet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Overstreet misses with a looping left.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino throws a jab when Overstreet was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overstreet moves away.
Hoshino sizes up Overstreet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoshino misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Overstreet.
Overstreet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Overstreet tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Overstreet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Overstreet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Overstreet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Overstreet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overstreet throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overstreet finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshino's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hoshino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoshino.
Overstreet looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
As Overstreet looks to move away, Hoshino throws a big counter combo but Overstreet just gets out of the way.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overstreet swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Overstreet's head but Overstreet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Overstreet ducks under and follows up with a left that Overstreet also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Overstreet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Overstreet slips a jab from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overstreet misses with a hook.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Overstreet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Overstreet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overstreet jabs at Hoshino's body.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overstreet circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kantaro Hoshino.
Well Hoshino 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1440 p4p, 197 weight class) and Gary Gravity (ranked 1339 p4p, 184 weight class). Ragnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anja - Where I Am. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Gravity tries to land a body kick
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.
Gravity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Gravity feints the counter takedown.
Gravity throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravity with a nice cross.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gravity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gravity shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravity gets slowly back to his feet.
Gravity shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnarsson pinned against the cage. Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gravity scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity scores with a punch to the head.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravity was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Gravity is predictable there
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravity lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnarsson. Gravity shrugs it off though.
Gravity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnarsson.
Gravity tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gravity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravity doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gravity avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Gravity closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Gravity.
Ragnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Gravity scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravity looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gravity is looking to advance position but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity looks to land a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gravity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gravity trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gravity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravity working some strikes from top position.
Gravity is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Gravity stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarsson.
Gravity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Gravity passes into half guard.
Ragnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gravity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gravity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ragnarsson is pulling down on Gravity's head. It's preventing any offense from Gravity, at least for the moment.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position but Gravity postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gravity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gravity lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravity counters with a straight right hand.
Gravity looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses its target.
Gravity swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A jab from Gravity finds it's way through Ragnarsson's defenses.
Gravity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gravity.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that Gravity ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravity also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravity throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Gravity.
Ragnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravity shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Gravity's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gravity off balance momentarily.
Gravity wants to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Gravity takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Gravity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gravity.
Ragnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravity lands a shot to the body.
Gravity avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Gravity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravity controls his hands.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravity scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gravity gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Gravity tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Gravity back against the cage.
Gravity has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ragnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ragnarsson avoids the strikes from Gravity.
Ragnarsson trying to control the hands but Gravity won't let him.
Gravity throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gravity scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gravity is throwing strikes but Ragnarsson counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Ragnarsson regains half guard.
Gravity sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarsson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gravity throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ragnarsson to regain full guard.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gravity won't allow Ragnarsson to get back to his feet.
Gravity tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnarsson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gravity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes.
Gravity tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravity scores with a punch to the head.
Gravity lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson thumps Gravity with a low kick.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gravity momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravity.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravity finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gravity misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ragnarsson as Gravity shoots in.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Gravity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gravity will feel that in the morning.
Ragnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gravity off balance momentarily.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Gravity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gravity needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Gravity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson clinches.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravity's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravity scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Gravity blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Gravity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gravity tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravity avoids it.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Gravity lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gravity's ribcage. Gravity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gary Gravity has been cut.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gravity controls the action.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gravity avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gravity blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravity.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Gravity's ribcage.
Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pushes Gravity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gravity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Gravity avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gravity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnarsson gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravity can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson cracks Gravity with a nice body shot.
Gravity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Gravity blocks it.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gravity won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson pushes Gravity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ragnarsson gets through Gravity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson drops Gravity with a big knee straight up the middle! Gravity is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gravity is rocked!
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bjorn Ragnarsson made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 1174 p4p, 124 weight class) and William King (ranked 1335 p4p, 140 weight class). Blaylock comes into the arena with Alive blaring out of the sound system. King has chosen Summer Sixteen By: Drake as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
45 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a push kick.
Blaylock tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaylock tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaylock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaylock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaylock closes the distance but King moves to the side
letting King counter with a right hand.
King slips a jab and a cross from Blaylock.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaylock scores with a jab to the head.
Blaylock slips a jab and a cross from King.
King missing with a left hand there. Blaylock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King cracks Blaylock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaylock wants to clinch.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaylock.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaylock lands a nice shot to the body.
King prevents a body shot from Blaylock.
King blocking some punches.
Blaylock lands an uppercut.
King prevents a body shot from Blaylock.
King working aggressively here.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King tries a body shot but Blaylock blocks it.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Blaylock.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaylock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaylock lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King lands a shot to the body.
Blaylock working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Blaylock on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaylock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaylock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaylock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King tries a body shot but Blaylock blocks it.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaylock prevents it.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaylock looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
Blaylock is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Blaylock drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
King blocks a body shot from Blaylock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Blaylock as the two fighters clinch.
King lands with a left to the head.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaylock uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaylock lands a nice shot to the body.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a hook from the clinch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaylock throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaylock.
Blaylock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Blaylock pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaylock lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Blaylock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaylock lands a body punch.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blaylock fails to land.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaylock misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaylock is trying to stall.
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 Mookie Blaylock 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.
Blaylock tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blaylock blocks it well.
Blaylock misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King connects with a body shot that sends Blaylock's belly button to the back.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Blaylock fails in his attempt to clinch.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaylock.
Blaylock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaylock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaylock cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King sizes up Blaylock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King throws a head kick but Blaylock moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Blaylock misses.
Blaylock scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Blaylock's torso.
Blaylock connects with a crisp jab.
Blaylock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries to move into range but Blaylock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King 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.
King slips under a jab from Blaylock.
William King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaylock has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
Blaylock working aggressively here.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaylock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Blaylock.
Blaylock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Blaylock controls the action.
King tries to throw a body punch but Blaylock avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Blaylock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaylock struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Blaylock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaylock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blaylock fails to land.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaylock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaylock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaylock.
King is breathing heavily.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaylock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blaylock can't fight it off and eventually King manages to take the fight to the floor. Blaylock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaylock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a right hand that Blaylock ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaylock also avoids with ease.
Blaylock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blaylock avoids a kick to the body.
Blaylock is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
Blaylock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blaylock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaylock throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaylock.
King misses with the head strike.
Blaylock throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King gets through Blaylock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blaylock throws a head punch that misses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King prevents a body shot from Blaylock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mookie Blaylock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blaylock throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Blaylock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King connects with a high kick.
Blaylock closes the distance and clinches.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
Blaylock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaylock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Blaylock is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Blaylock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaylock is working King over against the cage.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaylock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaylock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Blaylock on the inside.
Blaylock working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaylock.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
Blaylock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocking some punches.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaylock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
King blocks an uppercut.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King is leaning against Blaylock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaylock backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Blaylock blocking some punches.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King digs a right hand into Blaylock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaylock's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Mookie Blaylock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaylock's elbow.
Blaylock blocks a body shot from King.
King is working Blaylock over against the cage.
Blaylock misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blaylocks head.
Blaylock misses with some punches.
Blaylock tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Mookie Blaylock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King presses Blaylock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaylock's elbow.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
King is looking for a takedown.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
William King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaylock backwards.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaylock.
And that's the end of the fight!
William King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaylock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William King!
In his post fight interview, William King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 708 p4p, 100 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 871 p4p, 115 weight class). Thornton has chosen Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pops Maellard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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38
178 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Thornton misses.
Thornton misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely.
Maellard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton slips under a jab from Maellard.
Thornton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maellard ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Maellard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Thornton. That snapped Maellard's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maellard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton slips a jab and a cross from Maellard.
Thornton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Maellard counters with a left to the body.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Thornton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maellard backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maellard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton dives in and scores a takedown into Maellard's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maellard is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard wants to get up but he can't break Thornton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thornton working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily.
Thornton looking for subs off his back but Maellard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thornton wants to improve his position but Maellard is controlling well.
Thornton moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maellard is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily.
Maellard gets to his feet. Thornton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Maellard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maellard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thornton.
Maellard moves away from the strike by Thornton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maellard slips under a jab from Thornton.
Maellard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thornton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thornton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Thornton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Maellard moves away and avoids it.
Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton scores with a one two! Maellard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Thornton closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maellard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maellard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard throws a leg kick which misses Thornton's front leg but catches the back leg as Thornton tries to avoid it.
Thornton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maellard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Maellard's body. Maellard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thornton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maellard gets full guard.
Maellard is trying to keep Thornton in close.
Thornton trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Maellard working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Maellard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maellard misses with a looping right.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away.
Thornton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaellard.
Maellard staying out of range there.
Thornton connects with a single shot there.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard misses with a body kick.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard cracks Thornton with a good jab.
Thornton moves out of range as Maellard strikes.
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maellard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Maellard sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up with Maellard, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes Maellard against the cage but Maellard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maellard throws a good cross that connects.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maellard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Maellard shows good takedown defense.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maellard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maellard scores with a decent looking hook.
Maellard gets caught napping as Thornton dives in and scores a takedown. Maellard manages to retain guard.
Thornton trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maellard is adopting a defensive guard.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton is stalling in the full guard.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Maellard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maellard keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton slips a jab from Maellard.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maellard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maellard, right into the meat.
Thornton swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Thornton sizes up Maellard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maellard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maellard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard.
An inside leg kick lands from Maellard.
Thornton checks a leg kick nicely.
Maellard drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Thornton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard with a jab.
A cross from Thornton lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thornton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard lands with a kick to the temple. Thornton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maellard swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Maellard misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Maellard.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maellard moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thornton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pops Maellard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
Maellard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thornton is out of range and Maellard settles back down.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Maellard counters with a series of strikes. Thornton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maellard is looking to slow Thornton down with leg kicks.
Thornton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maellard is fending him off so far but Thornton persists. Nope, Maellard circles away and we're back to standing.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Maellard misses.
Thornton is looking for the big counter here.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Maellard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maellard misses with an uppercut.
Maellard misses with a looping right.
Thornton lands a jab to the head.
Maellard throws a leg kick which misses Thornton's front leg but catches the back leg as Thornton tries to avoid it.
Maellard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maellard.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maellard counters with a leg kick.
Thornton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard throwing a counter right hand but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Maellard's ribs.
Thornton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maellard on the side of the head.
Maellard tries to score with a low kick but Thornton moves his leg out of the way.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maellard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton blocks a low kick nicely.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Maellard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard lands an overhand right.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton darts in looking for a takedown but Maellard gets double underhooks and turns Thornton into the cage.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maellard counters with a nice uppercut.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maellard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thornton drops his hands momentarily and Maellard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maellard looks to land a combination but Thornton avoids it well.
Maellard scores with a leg kick.
Maellard lands with a nice body punch.
Maellard avoids the body shot from Thornton.
Maellard half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maellard lands a body shot.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Maellard sprawls well.
Maellard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maellard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maellard as he connects with a hook.
Maellard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maellard swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Maellard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maellard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Thornton blocks the leg kick.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard scoring well with a low kick there.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Maellard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Thornton - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton lands with a nice body punch.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Maellard moves away and avoids it.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maellard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thornton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Maellard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Thornton ducks right into an uppercut from Maellard.
Thornton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maellard's guard.
Maellard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maellard's head.
Thornton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Maellard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maellard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pops Maellard!
Pops Maellard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Parnevik (ranked 1477 p4p, 202 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 1745 p4p, 226 weight class). Parnevik comes to the cage accompanied by Montana of 300 - Here Now. Optimus Prime has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesper Parnevik's chin.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesper Parnevik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parnevik as he avoids it easily.
Parnevik lands a slapping body shot.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parnevik can pounce on him.
Prime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parnevik circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Prime has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parnevik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parnevik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Prime's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parnevik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
Parnevik scores with a one two! Prime had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parnevik misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parnevik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parnevik scores with a leg kick.
Parnevik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prime momentarily.
Jesper Parnevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parnevik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prime lands a two punch combo.
Parnevik thuds his shin into the meat of Prime's side.
Danga de danga de dang - Prime scores with a four punch combination!
Parnevik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Good leg kick by Parnevik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Parnevik. Those never looked like landing.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Parnevik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Prime trying to control but Parnevik is working from the bottom.
Prime being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parnevik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parnevik wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime stays in close to Parnevik's body and controls the position.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Prime stands up over Parnevik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Parnevik wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime thows a huge punch but Parnevik dodges it nicely.
Prime is trying to control. Parnevik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prime is just content to waste time from the top position. Parnevik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Parnevik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parnevik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing that Parnevik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Parnevik tries to stand but Prime is controlling from the bottom.
Parnevik stands up from Prime's guard - Parnevik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prime drops Parnevik with a beautiful combination! Parnevik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jesper Parnevik has been cut.
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!
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parnevik counters with a two punch combo.
Prime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesper Parnevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
Parnevik staying out of range there.
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 Jesper Parnevik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime shoots and misses
and Parnevik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Prime lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Prime as he connects with a hook.
Parnevik is rocked!
Parnevik switches off momentarily and Prime cracks him with a monster right hand! Parnevik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Prime dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Prime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 1053 p4p, 140 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 1418 p4p, 191 weight class). Corll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Candyman. Andre Haack has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll walks into a jab.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Corll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corll tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corll backing away here, and Haack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corll throws a right and a left that Haack avoids nicely.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Corll misses.
Corll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Haack lands a nice shot that snaps Corll's head back.
Haack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corll takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack wants to slow Corll down by chopping away at his legs.
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corll.
Corll scores with a head kick. Haack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Corll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Corll.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Haack counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Corll is just out of range.
Corll misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Corll.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Corll finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corll drops Haack with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haack looks back up at him and smiles so Corll waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haack is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Corll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corll counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Haack badly! Corll follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Haack out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Corll finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Corll!
A relieved looking Dean Corll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 676 p4p, 94 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 824 p4p, 123 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mary had a little lamb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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226 lbs
52 - 31 - 1 |
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217 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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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
52 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Blaster tries a low kick but Tyson avoids it.
Blaster lands a front kick.
Blaster misses with a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyson.
Tyson 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.
Blaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaster looks to land a body kick but Tyson moved away.
Tyson misses with a leg kick
and Blaster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson tries a low kick but Blaster avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Blaster. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster 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.
As Blaster backs away, Tyson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson throws a head kick but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blaster - the referee stops the clock and Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blaster. Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blaster misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Blaster tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blaster.
Tyson takes one on the button.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaster's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Blaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blaster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson slips a straight right by Blaster.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyson checks a low kick from Blaster.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaster swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaster.
Tyson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Blaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blaster thinking.
Blaster has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Blaster.
Blaster is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target.
Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Blaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Master Blaster's cut even more.
A low kick from Blaster is predictable there
and Tyson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Blaster flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyson steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaster.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaster.
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Blaster counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Good leg kick by Blaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaster throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson throws a push kick but Blaster slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
Tyson avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Blaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Blaster.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Blaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaster misses with a body punch
and Tyson counters with a nice body kick.
Blaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaster swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tyson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson sizes up Blaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The cut above Master Blaster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
Tyson cracks Blaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyson cracks Blaster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blaster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyson finish him?
Blaster is rocked!
Master Blaster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Master Blaster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Tyson!
A very excited looking Mike Tyson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Master Blaster stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mini Stipe (ranked 330 p4p, 11 weight class) and Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 409 p4p, 14 weight class). Yabaisama has chosen Liquid Swords as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mini Stipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabaisama scores with a shot to the body.
Yabaisama misses with a body kick.
Yabaisama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stipe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stipe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yabaisama takes a swing at Stipe's ribcage but misses.
Stipe shoots for a takedown but Yabaisama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stipe throws a head kick but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick but Stipe checks it.
Stipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yabaisama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yabaisama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stipe misses with a hook. Yabaisama ducked under it nicely.
Yabaisama ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama tries to land a leg kick but Stipe saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range.
Crunch! Yabaisama slams his shin into Stipe's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stipe.
Nice uppercut there from Stipe.
Yabaisama 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.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Stipe misses with a shot to the body
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yabaisama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabaisama misses the shot to the body.
Stipe feints and then cracks Yabaisama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yabaisama down.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe shoots for a takedown but Yabaisama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabaisama moves forwards but Stipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yabaisama missing with a left hand there. Stipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Yabaisama - just one landing.
Yabaisama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yabaisama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yabaisama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stipe throws out the jab.
Jab by Yabaisama.
Stipe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yabaisama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yabaisama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stipe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Yabaisama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stipe trying to mount his opponent but Yabaisama defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yabaisama wants to control but Stipe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stipe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yabaisama wants to get back to full guard.
Stipe trying to control the pace.
Yabaisama is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yabaisama is not content to let Stipe control the position.
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 Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabaisama is looking to chop away at Stipe's legs.
Stipe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yabaisama on the side of the head.
Yabaisama misses with a straight left.
Stipe checks a leg kick.
Stipe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yabaisama just manages to avoid it.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Stipe slips a straight right by Yabaisama.
Stipe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yabaisama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe tries to clinch up.
Yabaisama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stipe cracks the inside of Yabaisama's front leg.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stipe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe throws an overhand right that lands on Yabaisama's shoulder, as Yabaisama tries to avoid the shot.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Yabaisama misses.
Yabaisama thumps Stipe with a low kick.
Stipe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yabaisama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe tries for a takedown but Yabaisama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yabaisama slips under a jab.
Yabaisama tries to work over Stipe's front leg with a kick but Stipe checks it.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Yabaisama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yabaisama. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipe walks into a jab.
Stipe moves into the clinch.
Yabaisama misses with some punches.
Yabaisama blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Yabaisama.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabaisama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Stipe.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Yabaisama on the inside.
Stipe working aggressively here.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stipe.
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yabaisama tries to land a knee to the head but Stipe blocks with his arms.
Yabaisama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yabaisama blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yabaisama obliges.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yabaisama stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Yabaisama.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yabaisama lands with a light punch inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stipe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama throws a punch but it's blocked by Stipe.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe tries a body shot but Yabaisama blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Yabaisama.
Stipe misses with the head strike.
Yabaisama tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe pushes Yabaisama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama tries to work over Stipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yabaisama lands a shoulder strike.
Stipe misses with a body punch.
Stipe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yabaisama.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Yabaisama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yabaisama blocks a leg kick.
Yabaisama blocks a low kick nicely.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. Yabaisama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stipe lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yabaisama, as that shot connected.
Yabaisama throws the left hand but Stipe avoids the punch easily.
Yabaisama misses with a leg kick
and Stipe counters with a takedown into side control.
Yabaisama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stipe working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yabaisama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stipe advances to mount.
Stipe lands a big shot there that rocks Yabaisama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yabaisama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stipe looking to control but Yabaisama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yabaisama taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipe controlling from the full mount.
Yabaisama is looking to get to half guard.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yabaisama is still trying to improve position.
Yabaisama tries to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
Yabaisama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stipe lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama can't escape the position.
Stipe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stipe dominating with strikes here.
Stipe content just to control the position here.
Stipe avoids the attempt from Yabaisama to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe wants to control the pace but Yabaisama is squirming around nicely.
Yabaisama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stipe controlling his opponent.
Yabaisama tries to reverse the position but Stipe maintains control.
Stipe raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yabaisama is trying desperately to improve position.
Yabaisama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe clearly takes 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.
Yabaisama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yabaisama blocks a low kick nicely.
Stipe scores with a jab.
Stipe throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yabaisama lands a nice shot to the body.
Yabaisama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Stipe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Yabaisama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe digs a good body shot into Yabaisama's ribs.
Yabaisama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yabaisama was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stipe. Stipe obviously looking to wear him down.
Stipe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yabaisama cracks the inside of Stipe's front leg.
Stipe throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Stipe thumps Yabaisama with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
Yabaisama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stipe thows a body kick. Yabaisama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama just misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Stipe misses its target.
Yabaisama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stipe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Yabaisama has wrist control.
Yabaisama keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
Yabaisama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stipe stopping the sweep attempt from Yabaisama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stipe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yabaisama to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stipe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yabaisama pulls down on the head and he's put Stipe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diagoro Yabaisama!
An out of breath Diagoro Yabaisama 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 22 p4p, 3 weight class) and Dasha Karimov (ranked 47 p4p, 8 weight class). Obliteratii comes to the cage accompanied by Walkürenritt. Karimov has chosen ACDC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dasha Karimov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karimov lands a nice shot that snaps Obliteratii's head back.
Karimov slips under a jab.
Karimov lands the left hand.
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obliteratii dodges the punch combination from Karimov.
Karimov lands with a good body shot.
Karimov misses with a looping left.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Karimov throws out a counter right but Obliteratii avoids it with no problem.
Karimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii avoids the elbow strike from Karimov, against the cage.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Obliteratii blocking some punches.
Karimov digs a right hand underneath Obliteratii's ribcage. Obliteratii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Obliteratii scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.
Karimov gets through Obliteratii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov throws a shot to the body.
Obliteratii gets tackled into the cage by Karimov. Karimov maintains the clinch.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov lands a body shot.
Obliteratii tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
Karimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obliteratii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karimov can turn it around.
Obliteratii digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Karimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii looking to slow down the pace here.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obliteratii.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Obliteratii in his tracks for a moment.
Karimov tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
A short left from Karimov.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Obliteratii's ribcage.
Obliteratii is breathing heavily.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Obliteratii.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Obliteratii is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Obliteratii controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii'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.
Karimov slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obliteratii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a thumping low kick.
Karimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obliteratii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obliteratii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karimov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obliteratii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obliteratii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov misses with a leg kick.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.
Obliteratii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov scores with a leg kick.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Obliteratii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Karimov throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
Karimov throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
Karimov slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov avoids it easily.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obliteratii throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Obliteratii misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Jab by Karimov.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Karimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obliteratii counters with a thumping low kick.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obliteratii doesn't seem bothered though.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obliteratii lands with a hook. Karimov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obliteratii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Obliteratii.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obliteratii's brow.
Karimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Obliteratii is working Karimov over against the cage.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zeus Obliteratii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karimov misses with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obliteratii defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Obliteratii had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karimov, as that shot connected.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Karimov misses with an uppercut. Obliteratii saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karimov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obliteratii throws a series of punches but Karimov avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Karimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obliteratii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov tries to land a front kick but Obliteratii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Karimov.
Karimov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obliteratii.
Karimov avoids a kick to the body.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Karimov defending well as Obliteratii loads up on a big left hand.
Obliteratii sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Obliteratii avoids it this time.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Karimov misses
and Obliteratii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karimov's knee momentarily.
Karimov throws a head kick that Obliteratii semi-blocks.
Karimov tries to clinch up
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov tries a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii is wise to it.
Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karimov instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii breaks from the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a combination
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obliteratii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Obliteratii finish him?
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Obliteratii drops his hands momentarily and Karimov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karimov throws a lazy head kick
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obliteratii. Obliteratii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karimov blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii sends Karimov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Obliteratii is motioning to the referee to let Karimov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Obliteratii scores with a leg kick.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Obliteratii fails to pull guard.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obliteratii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Obliteratii controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Obliteratii.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obliteratii has Karimov pushed against the cage.
Obliteratii breaks from the clinch.
Obliteratii 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.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Zeus Obliteratii did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obliteratii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Obliteratii counters with an inside leg kick.
Karimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obliteratii scores with a push kick.
Karimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Karimov strikes.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Obliteratii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obliteratii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Karimov misses.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Karimov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov misses with a left hand
and Obliteratii counters with a good low kick that Karimov was not able to check.
Karimov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
Karimov clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii is working Karimov over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obliteratii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Obliteratii lands a left hand.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii drops Karimov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Karimov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obliteratii has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Obliteratii is leaning against Karimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Obliteratii avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Obliteratii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karimov smiles and moves away.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karimov wants to clinch but Obliteratii slips to the side
and Obliteratii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obliteratii throws out a leg kick but Karimov moves out of range and Obliteratii only half commits.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obliteratii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Karimov misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karimov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Obliteratii - the referee stops the clock and Karimov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Obliteratii. Karimov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii had his way with Dasha Karimov in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii'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!
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Karimov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karimov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Karimov.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.
Karimov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Karimov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
Obliteratii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Karimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii works on Karimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Karimov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Obliteratii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii drops Karimov with a beautiful combination! Karimov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obliteratii is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Karimov digs a good hook to Obliteratii's body.
Karimov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obliteratii's sensitive parts.
Obliteratii cracks Karimov with a hook to the temple - Karimov is on wobbly legs here! Obliteratii swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Karimov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Obliteratii wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii retains his middleweight title!
Zeus Obliteratii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 35 p4p, 6 weight class) and Alex Asztalos (ranked 80 p4p, 12 weight class). Asztalos has chosen Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost as his entrance music. Alex Asztalos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Beznisko's chin.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Asztalos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Beznisko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Asztalos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the body
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's 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!
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beznisko. That did some damage!
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko takes one to the side of the head.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Asztalos misses
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beznisko showed some decent athleticism there.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asztalos is trying to stand up here but Beznisko is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beznisko connects with a nice short shot to Asztalos's temple.
Beznisko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko throwing shots but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asztalos is trying to stand.
Beznisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Asztalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Asztalos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asztalos is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Asztalos dodges it nicely.
Asztalos kicks off Beznisko and gets to his feet.
Beznisko swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asztalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko drops Asztalos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Asztalos! Beznisko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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