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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Publius Sestius (ranked 2499 p4p, 306 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 1659 p4p, 214 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Publius Sestius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sestius.
Sestius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Sestius misses with a lunging right hand
and Usikov counters with a straight right hand.
Usikov walks into a stiff left hand from Sestius.
Usikov lands a jab to the head.
Sestius has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sestius.
Sestius misses with a kick to the body.
Usikov blocks the body kick.
Sestius tries to clinch up.
Usikov misses with a few strikes there.
Sestius is looking to land body kicks.
Sestius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sestius throws a chopping leg kick but Usikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sestius wants to slow Usikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Usikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Usikov blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov misses with a looping right.
Sestius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sestius lands a nice looking body kick.
Usikov throws a series of punches but Sestius avoids them all with ease.
Sestius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Usikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sestius.
Usikov drops his hands momentarily and Sestius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Usikov avoids a kick to the body.
Sestius throws a leg kick but Usikov checks it.
Usikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sestius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usikov.
Sestius throws a nice looking combination but Usikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sestius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sestius misses the shot to the body.
Usikov blocks a head kick by Sestius.
Usikov throws a sloppy head kick and Sestius moves out of range easily.
Usikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sestius.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sestius is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Usikov blocks the leg kick.
Sestius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sestius cracks Usikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sestius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sestius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUsikov.
Sestius throws a body kick that misses.
Sestius lands a right hook to the body.
Usikov feints and then cracks Sestius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sestius down.
Usikov ducks right into an uppercut from Sestius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usikov! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Usikov!
Sestius connects with a crisp jab.
Sestius throws a leg kick
and Usikov counters with a series of strikes. Sestius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sestius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Usikov misses with a double jab.
Sestius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sestius throws a leg kick
and Usikov counters with a nice body kick.
Publius Sestius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov loads up on a big right hand but Sestius slips the punch.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usikov avoids a kick to the body.
Sestius feints and then cracks Usikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Usikov down.
Usikov jabs at Sestius's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov walks into a left hand.
Usikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sestius tries to clinch up.
Sestius throws a head kick that half lands.
Usikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sestius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Sestius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sestius.
Sestius is looking to land body kicks.
Sestius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sestius throws a low kick but Usikov avoids it.
Sestius misses with a body kick.
Sestius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Usikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sestius thinking.
Usikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sestius's hands.
A left lands for Sestius.
Sestius looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov'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.
Usikov throws a leg kick but Sestius sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Usikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sestius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sestius is looking to chop away at Usikov's legs.
Sestius throws a leg kick
letting Usikov counter with a right hand.
Sestius misses with a jab to the body
and Usikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sestius misses with a head kick.
Usikov checks a low kick from Sestius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Usikov.
Sestius misses the shot to the body.
Sestius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Usikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sestius - the referee stops the clock and Usikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sestius. Usikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sestius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sestius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Sestius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Usikov lunges at Sestius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sestius's hand.
Sestius throws a chopping leg kick but Usikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sestius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov misses with a straight right.
Sestius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Usikov can pounce on him.
Sestius wants to land a leg kick but Usikov is out of range.
Usikov avoids the body shot from Sestius.
Despite the aggression on Usikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sestius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Usikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sestius swings widly with a right hand
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Usikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Publius Sestius is winning the standup battle so far.
Sestius wants to land a leg kick but Usikov is out of range.
Sestius throws a poor cross that misses
and Usikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sestius blocks a jab.
Sestius throws a right and a left that Usikov avoids nicely.
Usikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Sestius is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sestius.
A head kick misses from Sestius.
Usikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sestius looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Sestius moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sestius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Usikov throws a shot from downtown. Sestius moves away and avoids it.
Sestius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sestius throws the left hand but Usikov avoids the punch easily.
Sestius throws a low kick, looking for Usikov's leg but Usikov calmly moves out of range.
Sestius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sestius misses with a body shot.
Sestius sizes up Usikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sestius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sestius misses with an uppercut
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sestius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Sestius misses with a low kick.
Sestius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sestius thows a leg kick but Usikov checks it
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sestius misses with a low kick.
Sestius dodges the punch combination from Usikov.
Sestius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sestius.
Sestius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sestius misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sestius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Usikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov'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!
Sestius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Usikov misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sestius.
Usikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sestius misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sestius.
Sestius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Sestius finds it's target.
Usikov throws a jab when Sestius was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Usikov counters with a left to the body.
Usikov misses with an uppercut
and Sestius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sestius scores with a jab. Usikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Sestius scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius has closed the distance and engaged Usikov in a clinch.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Sestius blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Usikov.
Sestius avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Sestius managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Sestius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usikov trying to control the position but instead, Sestius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Usikov into the cage.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usikov's defenses.
Sestius tries to land knees in the clinch but Usikov avoids the damage to the body.
Sestius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sestius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usikov's brow.
Sestius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sestius.
Usikov dodges an elbow strike from Sestius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sestius has double underhooks.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sestius lands an elbow that stopped Usikov in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Sestius.
Usikov landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usikov avoids the elbow strike from Sestius, against the cage.
Sestius breaks from the clinch.
Sestius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sestius ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Some bone on bone action there as Usikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sestius looks to throw the jab but Usikov is out of range.
Usikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Usikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sestius.
A little feinted left hand from Sestius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sestius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sestius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sestius looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestius throws a low kick but Usikov moves out of range easily.
Sestius misses with a double jab
letting Usikov counter with a right hand.
Usikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sestius. Sestius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sestius tries a head kick but it misses.
Usikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Usikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sestius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sestius.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sestius.
Usikov lands with a straight right. Sestius didn't see that one coming.
Sestius is rocked!
Usikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sestius doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Sestius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usikov throws a pinpoint strike between Sestius's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sestius crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Usikov scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Usikov!
Our winner, Alexander Usikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 22741 p4p, 810 weight class) and Tommy Brixton (ranked 3399 p4p, 409 weight class). Brixton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boy - Machine Gun Kelly feat. Waka Flocka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Brixton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Brixton avoids nicely.
Brixton throws a big counter head kick but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Brixton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brixton forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Brixton tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Brixton breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Brixton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton's corner calls for a 1-2. Brixton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brixton misses.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brixton.
Brixton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Brixton scores with a leg kick.
Brixton looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Brixton pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Brixton won't want to take too many of those.
Brixton looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Brixton tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov works on Brixton's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is working Brixton over against the cage.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brixton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov presses Brixton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pushes Brixton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov crunches a lovely knee into Brixton's ribcage.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Brixton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Brixton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brixton's gas tank.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Brixton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Brixton with a nice body shot.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov works on Brixton's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a big head kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brixton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Brixton circles away and keeps his distance.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brixton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brixton is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Brixton's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brixton's head backwards.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brixton can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Brixton looking to slow down the pace here.
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Brixton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brixton's gas tank.
Kuznetsov pushes Brixton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Brixton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brixton slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Brixton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brixton is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Brixton is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Kuznetsov thumps Brixton with a low kick.
Brixton seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brixton on the side of the head.
Brixton throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Brixton knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Brixton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Brixton has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is working Brixton over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brixton throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Brixton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brixton throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brixton.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Brixton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brixton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov gets through Brixton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brixton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov presses Brixton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Brixton throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brixton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov jabs Brixton right on the nose. Brixton blinks but takes it well.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Brixton against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Brixton blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Brixton as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixton.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Brixton is looking to clinch.
Tommy Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov has Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brixton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brixton defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Konstantin Kuznetsov waved his t-shirt featuring XFighter Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinku Intiaani (ranked 7513 p4p, 684 weight class) and Ronie Cash (ranked 4038 p4p, 473 weight class). Intiaani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wayrapa Muspuynin . Ronie Cash told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinku Intiaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronie Cash!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intiaani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Intiaani moves out of range as Cash strikes.
Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Intiaani is just out of range.
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intiaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.
Intiaani throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Intiaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Cash is just out of range.
Intiaani misses with a looping right.
Intiaani checks a low kick from Cash.
Cash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cash throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vinku Intiaani has been cut.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Intiaani.
Intiaani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intiaani is trying is best to control the position here.
Intiaani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cash on the ground.
Cash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Intiaani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intiaani controlling the position for now.
Cash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cash is trying for a kimura here. Intiaani looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cash wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronie Cash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between C K Cbomb (ranked 3129 p4p, 361 weight class) and Zoey Malone I I I (ranked 6947 p4p, 638 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, C K Cbomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone I I I!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cbomb has managed to clinch.
Malone I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cbomb misses with some punches.
Cbomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone I I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb.
Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cbomb pushes Malone I I I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb.
Cbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Cbomb.
Cbomb misses with the head strike.
Cbomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cbomb misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb.
We've been informed that Malone I I I 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.
Cbomb working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone I I I misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cbomb.
Malone I I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone I I I lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb.
Malone I I I's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Malone I I I effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone I I I misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cbomb.
Cbomb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone I I I.
Malone I I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cbomb misses with a punch to the body.
Malone I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cbomb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malone I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Cbomb.
Malone I I I misses with a looping right.
Cbomb lands with a nice body punch.
Cbomb lands a nice hook to Malone I I I's body. Malone I I I takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cbomb closes the distance and pushes Malone I I I back into the cage.
Cbomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cbomb blocking some punches.
Cbomb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone I I I working aggressively here.
Malone I I I lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cbomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone I I I backwards.
Malone I I I stalls.
Cbomb misses with a punch to the body.
Malone I I I breaks from the clinch.
Malone I I I moves into the clinch.
Cbomb blocking some punches.
Malone I I I tries to break free but Cbomb pushes him back against the cage.
Cbomb has a couple of punches blocked by Malone I I I.
Cbomb has a couple of punches blocked by Malone I I I.
Cbomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone I I I blocking some punches.
Cbomb tries to work over Malone I I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Malone I I I.
Malone I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cbomb misses with a looping right.
Malone I I I closes the distance and clinches.
Cbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cbomb is leaning against Malone I I I and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cbomb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cbomb throws a head punch that misses.
Malone I I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cbomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone I I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone I I I taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Cbomb.
Cbomb throws a big uppercut that drops Malone I I I! More strikes from Cbomb and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Malone I I I lies dazed against the cage as Cbomb celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). C K Cbomb!
Our winner, C K Cbomb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jacks (ranked 2202 p4p, 277 weight class) and Frank Murdock (ranked 5304 p4p, 548 weight class). Murdock has chosen Flashbacks to 'Nam as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks checks a leg kick.
Jacks slips a straight right by Murdock.
Jacks throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Jacks slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Jacks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacks jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Jacks jumps back.
Jacks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacks circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Jacks's shoulder, as Jacks tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Jacks avoids them all with ease.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Jacks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murdock wants to stand back up but Jacks manages to pass into side control.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Jacks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Murdock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jacks is controlling him well.
Jacks trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock is trying to improve his position.
Jacks trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jacks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacks is trying to get an arm triangle but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murdock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jacks is staying active.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Jacks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murdock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well.
Jacks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murdock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock wants to control but Jacks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacks takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Jacks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock is looking to slow Jacks down with leg kicks.
Jacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Jacks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Jacks.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Jacks cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacks with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Murdock lands a really nice looking cross but Jacks seems unphased.
Donk. Jacks catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Jacks throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Jacks moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Jacks misses the shot to the body.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Jacks's leg. Jacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Jacks backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock cracks Jacks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a jab when Jacks was well out of range.
Jacks cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Jacks moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Murdock throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Jacks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murdock walks into a stiff left hand from Jacks.
Murdock misses with a wild combination.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Murdock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacks slips under a jab from Murdock.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock ducks right into an uppercut from Jacks.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Frank Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Jacks.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Jacks moved away.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacks checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacks.
Jacks throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock misses the jab.
Jacks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Jacks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacks. Jacks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock gets caught flat footed, as Jacks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacks pushes down on Murdock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murdock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murdock looking to control.
Jacks won't allow Murdock to sweep him here.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks is fighting to break Murdock's control of his arms but Murdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Murdock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Jacks.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Jacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murdock takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Jacks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdock's guard.
Murdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brian Jacks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Murdock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks postures up.
Jacks stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
Murdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Frank Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Jacks down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jacks misses.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
Murdock tries to clinch but Jacks moves out of range.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Jacks moves out of range.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacks on the side of the head.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murdock misses with a right hand
enabling Jacks to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacks swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock tries to move into range but Jacks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacks avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Murdock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Jacks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock misses with a hook. Jacks ducked under it nicely.
Jacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Jacks misses the jab.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Jacks's leg. Jacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks misses with a straight left.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murdock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murdock misses the jab.
Jacks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murdock doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacks swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Jacks circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Jacks.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Jacks checks it
and Jacks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock managing to control the position.
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 Brian Jacks.
I think Jacks 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jacks!
Brian Jacks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Holm (ranked 2165 p4p, 293 weight class) and Vince Neil (ranked 2049 p4p, 283 weight class). Neil has chosen Wild Side as his entrance music. Martin Holm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm blocks a head kick by Neil.
Holm works Neil's body with a nice hook.
Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neil scores with a jab to the body.
Holm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holm. That did some damage!
Holm avoids the head kick by Neil.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neil scores with a jab to the body.
Neil misses with a straight left.
Holm blocks a jab.
Neil lands a nice hook to Holm's body. Holm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Neil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil looks for the body kick but Holm saw that one coming.
Neil throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Martin Holm has been cut.
Neil misses with a body punch
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neil throws a nice head kick!
Holm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Holm off the cage and back into range.
Holm is rocked!
Neil scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Holm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holm is breathing heavily.
Neil throws a head kick but Holm moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Holm misses the target.
Neil looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Neil backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Holm's temple! It sends Holm violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Neil celebrates and the doctors try to help Holm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Vince Neil!
Vince Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butt Wipe (ranked 843 p4p, 93 weight class) and Kigo Torres (ranked 1520 p4p, 165 weight class). Torres has chosen Unforgiven as his entrance music. Kigo Torres has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butt Wipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kigo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres slips a jab from Wipe.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wipe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Torres lands.
Torres tries to land a front kick but Wipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Wipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres pushes Wipe away with a front kick.
Wipe avoids a kick to the body.
Wipe lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torres throws a low kick but Wipe moves out of range easily.
Torres throws a push kick but Wipe slaps the foot to one side.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wipe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres feints and then cracks Wipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wipe down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wipe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wipe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Wipe. Wipe maintains the clinch.
Wipe tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wipe.
A nice left hand lands by Wipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wipe.
Wipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wipe.
Torres looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wipe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torres or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wipe.
Torres is rocked!
A body shot lands from Wipe.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Wipe finish him?
Wipe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Torres with a big uppercut! Torres tries to clinch up but Wipe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Torres to the mat! Torres covers up and Wipe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XFighter Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Kigo Torres stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thermal needs to recharge.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 426 p4p, 69 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 1588 p4p, 222 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Galanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet slips a straight right by Galanos.
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
A short body shot lands from Galanos as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galanos.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
A right hand to the body from Bennet.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanos blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet pushes Galanos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Galanos.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Galanos lands with a right to the head.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action.
Galanos pulls Bennet into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanos controls Bennet momentarily but Bennet frees himself.
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up.
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galanos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos has his foot on Bennet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennet works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily.
Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennet passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up.
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Bennet is proving a slippery customer.
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 Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galanos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galanos scores with a nice right hand.
Galanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Galanos misses with a head kick.
Galanos pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Galanos.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero Galanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A short left from Bennet.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Galanos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennet smiles and moves away.
Galanos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Galanos blocks it well.
Galanos throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galanos moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A leg kick checked by Bennet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Galanos lands with a cross.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Bennet darts in trying to clinch
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Galanos in the body.
Bennet throws the left hand but Galanos avoids the punch easily.
Galanos moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Galanos sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanos misses the target.
A head kick misses from Galanos.
Galanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Galanos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanos.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Galanos moved out of range.
Galanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
Galanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanos to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet throws a low kick but Galanos moves out of range easily.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennet wants to clinch
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Galanos connects with a leg kick. Bennet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galanos.
Bennet defending well as Galanos loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet works Galanos's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Galanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Galanos throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Galanos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Galanos misses with a straight left.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galanos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galanos misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Galanos.
Galanos scores with a jab to the head.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Galanos blocks a jab.
Galanos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Galanos.
It looked like Galanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanos connects with a crisp jab.
Galanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Galanos checks a leg kick.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet swings for the body but Galanos moves out of range.
Galanos with a hook.
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
Galanos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galanos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Galanos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bennet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Galanos. Beautiful body shot.
Galanos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galanos 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!
An out of breath Hero Galanos 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 Mick Murphy (ranked 183 p4p, 31 weight class) and George Salvador (ranked 652 p4p, 93 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvador in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvador's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Salvador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvador. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swings for the body but Salvador moves out of range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Salvador.
Salvador steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salvador swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salvador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a jab when Salvador was well out of range.
Murphy backing away here, and Salvador unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salvador gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy cracks Salvador with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Salvador pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Salvador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
Murphy tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvador tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Salvador back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvador.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land.
Salvador lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Salvador.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Salvador pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy digs a right hand into Salvador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salvador's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Salvador blocks an uppercut.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvador working aggressively here.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy pushes Salvador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvador.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador blocks an uppercut.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Salvador's ribcage. Salvador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy is leaning against Salvador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador lands a right hand.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Salvador.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvador misses with the head strike.
Salvador swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvador looks winded!
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Salvador stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Salvador working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Salvador prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Salvador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Salvador misses with a body punch.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Salvador blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvador moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salvador walks into a left hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Murphy 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.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvador moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Salvador swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Salvador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Salvador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Salvador knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salvador misses with a leg kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Salvador has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvador's elbow.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salvador is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvador can do to turn this around?
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Salvador blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Salvador misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy is working Salvador over against the cage.
Salvador doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvador's elbow.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Salvador throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvador blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvador working aggressively here.
Salvador blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Salvador is breathing heavily.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salvador is rocked!
Salvador throws a head punch that misses.
Salvador is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Salvador blocks it.
Salvador seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvador.
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Salvador! The killer instinct kicks in and Murphy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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