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OFC 342: Victory Royale PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Grishin (ranked 3137 p4p, 401 weight class) and Herb Krison (ranked 3377 p4p, 423 weight class). Grishin comes to the cage accompanied by Danger. Krison has chosen Rebelution as his entrance music. 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Grishin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Krison!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grishin rushes Krison and presses him up against the cage.
Krison misses with some punches.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grishins head.
Krison slows down the pace here.
Grishin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grishin stalling against the cage.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Grishin avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Grishin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grishin tries to break the clinch but Krison is controlling the position.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Grishin's ribcage. Grishin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Grishin controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison working aggressively here.
Grishin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Krison 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.
Krison lands a right hand.
Grishin slowing the pace effectively.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Grishin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Grishin controls his hands.
Grishin manages to break the clinch.
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grishin at a distance.
Grishin shoots in for a takedown but Krison shows good takedown defense.
Grishin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krison!
Krison gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grishin with the ground and pound but Krison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Krison has control of Grishin's left arm, preventing Grishin from doing any damage.
Grishin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grishin. 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.
Grishin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grishin connects with a couple of short punches.
Krison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishin wants to control from the top but Krison keeps moving.
Grishin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krison managing to control the position.
Grishin throws an elbow that misses. Krison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grishin's guard. Nice move by Krison!
Krison postures up.
Krison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grishin wants to sweep here but Krison controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krison preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grishin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grishin fails with the takedown.
No luck for Grishin with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Krison misses the target.
Grishin shoots in but Krison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Grishin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krison swivels and escapes.
Krison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grishin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grishin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krison pinned against the cage. Krison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krison leaves Grishin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grishin tries for a takedown but Krison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Krison
and Grishin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison misses with an uppercut
and Grishin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grishin checks a leg kick.
Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Grishin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grishin tries for a takedown but Krison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grishin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Grishin.
Grishin shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krison throws the left hand but Grishin avoids the punch easily.
Grishin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison stuffs the takedown.
Krison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krison wants it to stay on the feet.
Krison lands a glancing blow to the side of Grishin's head.
Krison stuffs the takedown.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grishin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krison swivels and escapes.
Grishin moves away from the strike by Krison.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grishin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krison pinned against the cage. Krison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Grishin tries to close the distance and clinch but Krison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grishin shoots in looking for a takedown but Krison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grishin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Krison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krison misses with a hook to the body
and Grishin counters with a stiff right hand.
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Grishin tries to close the distance and clinch but Krison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grishin fails with the takedown.
Grishin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krison as he avoids it easily.
Krison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grishin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Grishin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Grishin tries to clinch up
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Grishin avoids it.
Krison swings widly with a right hand
enabling Grishin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grishin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grishin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grishin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krison lands with an uppercut that bounces Grishin off the cage and back into range.
Herb Krison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grishin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Grishin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Herb Krison!
Herb Krison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 2515 p4p, 229 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 3224 p4p, 275 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Take my hand. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Junior just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Junior tries to clinch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junior misses with a hook to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Junior scores with a jab to the head.
Junior darts in trying to clinch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Junior avoided it.
Junior tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Junior shoots in.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Junior's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Junior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones pulls Junior into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
Jones is working for a kimura here but Junior manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jones's guard.
Junior throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junior's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones passes Junior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is trying is best to control the position here.
Junior wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Junior misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junior's efforts to push away.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior working some strikes from top position.
Junior with a nice head shot there.
Junior is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Junior is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Junior! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Junior taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dee (ranked 1762 p4p, 182 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 3916 p4p, 386 weight class). Lord Viceroy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a front kick aimed at Dee's knee but Dee avoids it well.
Viceroy looks to throw a body kick
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viceroy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viceroy throws a combination that misses
and Dee counters with a nice right hand that sends Viceroy toppling to the canvas! Viceroy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dee finish him?!
Viceroy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee weaves into range and cracks Viceroy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Viceroy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dee is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Dee!
After the fight, Bubba Dee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryzen Dall (ranked 1178 p4p, 119 weight class) and Nathan Silver (ranked 1773 p4p, 171 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Scarecrow. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 26 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Silver!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
Dall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dall tries to pull guard but Silver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Dall is controlling the position.
Dall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silver after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver working aggressively here.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
A lazy left from Silver finds it's target.
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
Dall defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Dall scores with a head kick. Silver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silver tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Dall ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Silver misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Silver.
Silver pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver lands a nice uppercut.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall moves away from the strike by Silver.
Dall shoots and misses
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Silver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Silver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Dall is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Silver misses with a hook.
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silver wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silver is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall swings around for an armbar but Silver sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Silver advances to half guard.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dall slips under a jab from Silver.
Dall scores with a takedown into Silver's guard.
Silver kicks Dall off and gets to his feet.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Silver works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall scores with a jab.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Silver throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silver's waist but Silver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dall scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silver sprawls and moves away.
Dall cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
Silver pushes Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silver scores with a leg kick.
Silver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silver is trying to defend but Dall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silver wants to stand back up but Dall manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver struggling a bit here.
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silver is pushing Dall's head away, looking to escape. Dall manages to hold on to the position though.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Silver is trying to get back to half guard.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Silver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silver.
Dall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver breaks the clinch.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with Silver, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes Silver against the cage but Silver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.
Silver lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Silver wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Silver throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Silver misses with a kick to the body
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silver.
Silver has his hands on Dall's head, controlling the position.
Silver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Silver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver preventing the sweep.
Nathan Silver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silver has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Silver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
Silver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dall to stand up.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Silver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Silver misses.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Silver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall looks to land a combination. Silver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silver scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silver.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silver.
Silver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silver to the mat! Silver manages to get full guard.
Silver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Dall passes Silver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dall prevents Silver from improving his position.
Ryzen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver makes his way to full guard, as Dall worked for a kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 947 p4p, 101 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 1372 p4p, 137 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crespo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Crespo jabs at Bergfried's body.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried avoids it really well and circles away.
Bergfried thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo tries to counter with a takedown but Bergfried is quick to defend against it.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bergfried to the mat! Bergfried manages to get full guard.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet but Crespo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo stays in close to Bergfried's body and controls the position.
Crespo trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Crespo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo is really struggling to control Bergfried but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergfried wants to stand but Crespo is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crespo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crespo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crespo lands a couple of elbows.
Bergfried is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bergfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Crespo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo is pushing down on Bergfried's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bergfried is fighting to maintain full guard but Crespo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried is trying to stand.
Crespo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergfried manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crespo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crespo working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bergfried.
Bergfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Bergfried sprawls well.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crespo.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Nice uppercut there from Crespo.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo shoots in for a double leg but Bergfried sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bergfried is fending him off so far but Crespo persists. Nope, Bergfried circles away and we're back to standing.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo lands a jab-cross combination.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Crespo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown attempt from Crespo. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Crespo fails to land the takedown.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Bergfried lands a right hook to the body.
Bergfried's coach down at The 'dam Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bergfried's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crespo throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bergfried gets caught napping as Crespo dives in and scores a takedown. Bergfried manages to retain guard.
Crespo works over Bergfried with some ground and pound from guard.
Crespo working some strikes from top position.
Bergfried keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bergfried has control of Crespo's left arm, preventing Crespo from doing any damage.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crespo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo stops Bergfried from standing up.
Crespo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bergfried works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Crespo trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergfried has wrist control.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo passes into half guard.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Crespo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergfried is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Bergfried blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crespo.
Ground and pound from Crespo.
We've been hearing that Crespo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crespo stops Bergfried from getting back to his feet.
Bergfried is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crespo connects with a nice short shot to Bergfried's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crespo connects with a nice short shot to Bergfried's temple.
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!
Crespo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crespo lands a nice short elbow.
Bergfried is rocked!
Crespo lands with a punch from half guard.
Bergfried is still in real trouble! Can Crespo finish him?
Crespo is trying to control. Bergfried wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crespo prevents Bergfried from improving his position.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergfried can do to turn this around?
Bergfried is trying to stand up here but Crespo is controlling him well.
Bergfried seems to have recovered his senses.
Crespo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crespo is keen to just control but Bergfried is a slippery customer.
Crespo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Crespo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crespo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silvio Crespo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried has hold of Crespo's hands but Crespo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crespo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crespo is pressing down on Bergfried's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bergfried is holding on for now.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergfried's head.
Crespo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crespo thows a huge punch but Bergfried dodges it nicely.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crespo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crespo lands an overhand right.
Crespo cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Crespo slips a jab from Bergfried.
Crespo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Crespo is looking for a counter combo.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergfried! But no joy.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses with an uppercut
and Bergfried counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergfried.
Crespo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bergfried prevents it.
A short left from Bergfried.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bergfried.
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo tries for a takedown but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crespo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Bergfried feints a counter leg kick.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bergfried to score with a decent uppercut.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Crespo.
Bergfried dodges the punch combination from Crespo.
Crespo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergfried sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo punishes Bergfried's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Bergfried on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crespo throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergfried defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crespo on the side of the head.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bergfried swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Bergfried's head back.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Bergfried finds it's way through Crespo's defenses.
Bergfried gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crespo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo cracks Bergfried with a solid left hand.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is stalling in the full guard.
Crespo won't allow Bergfried to get back to his feet.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Silvio Crespo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crespo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
In his post fight interview, Silvio Crespo gave a big smile as he said 'Where's this little Ribby guy they say is the champ? Is it true he left the division when he heard I signed here?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kroblur (ranked 581 p4p, 79 weight class) and Paddy Bateman (ranked 1416 p4p, 184 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Kroblur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bateman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kroblur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Kroblur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroblur tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.
Kroblur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur lands a head shot.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kroblur looks for a takedown but Bateman sprawls well.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a double jab
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kroblur!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kroblur's legs.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Kroblur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kroblur, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Bateman controls the position.
Bateman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Bateman tries to move to mount but Kroblur blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kroblur tries to buck Bateman off but Bateman is having none of it.
Kroblur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman tries to escape but Kroblur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bateman just trying to survive but Kroblur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kroblur throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bateman avoids the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bateman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kroblur scores with punches to the body.
Bateman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Kroblur.
Kroblur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bateman momentarily.
Bateman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bateman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kroblur to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bateman looks to move away, Kroblur throws a big counter combo but Bateman just gets out of the way.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kroblur on the side of the head.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kroblur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur shoots in but Bateman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.
A jab from Kroblur finds it's way through Bateman's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kroblur.
Bateman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kroblur quickly recovers to half guard.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kroblur reverses the position - he's now on top in Bateman's guard.
Bateman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroblur is retaining full guard.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Kroblur keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Kroblur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bateman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bateman trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.
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.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bateman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kroblur is wriggling around but Bateman manages to pass to half guard.
Kroblur is in trouble now - Bateman has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bateman misses with a shot to the body
and Kroblur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bateman.
Kroblur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bateman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroblur is defended easily by Bateman.
Kroblur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur lands with a shot to the body.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroblur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Kroblur.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bateman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kroblur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kroblur is looking for a sweep.
Bateman controlling the position from side mount.
Kroblur regains half guard.
Kroblur is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Kroblur won't allow it.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kroblur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bateman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Kroblur won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Paddy Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kroblur. Those never looked like landing.
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 Matt Kroblur.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kroblur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!
Matt Kroblur 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 475 p4p, 61 weight class) and Fagell McLovin (ranked 522 p4p, 68 weight class). Wowie comes into the arena with Dont bogart that joint blaring out of the sound system. Maui Wowie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fagell McLovin's 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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagell McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLovin!
Wowie avoids the body shot from McLovin.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wowie slips under a jab from McLovin.
Wowie is looking to counter the offense by McLovin and move into the clinch.
McLovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wowie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLovin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wowie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
McLovin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wowie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Wowie avoids them all with ease.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wowie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin looks to throw a body kick
and Wowie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
McLovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wowie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wowie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLovin blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Wowie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLovin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but McLovin blocks with his arms.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but McLovin blocks it.
Wowie lands a knee to the head.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but McLovin blocks it.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but McLovin blocks it.
McLovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLovin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wowie.
Wowie tries to clinch but McLovin is having none of it.
Wowie takes the fight into the clinch.
McLovin managing to block the knees to the body from Wowie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie tries to land knees in the clinch but McLovin avoids the damage to the body.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
McLovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wowie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLovin can pounce on him.
Wowie tries to clinch up but McLovin circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLovin throws out a leg kick but Wowie moves out of range and McLovin only half commits.
McLovin lunges at Wowie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wowie's hand.
McLovin wants to slow Wowie down by chopping away at his legs.
Wowie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLovin throws a series of strikes that have Wowie backpedaling.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - McLovin scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wowie throws a lazy head kick
and McLovin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLovin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wowie is looking to clinch but McLovin is avoiding it.
McLovin throws a body punch but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLovin.
Wowie moves out of range of the strikes.
Wowie tries to clinch up.
Wowie tries to clinch but McLovin is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wowie drops his hands momentarily and McLovin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
Wowie slips under a jab.
McLovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from McLovin misses.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin scores with a jab to the head.
Wowie rushes McLovin and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wowie just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLovin's brow.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but McLovin blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin avoiding damage as Wowie throws knees to the body.
Wowie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wowie has a couple of punches blocked by McLovin.
McLovin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLovin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wowie.
McLovin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
McLovin misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin throws a low kick but Wowie moves out of range easily.
Wowie is looking to clinch.
Wowie looks to clinch
and McLovin counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin connects with a jab.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin looks to land a combination but Wowie avoids it well.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
McLovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
Wowie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maui Wowie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLovin.
McLovin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wowie tries to clinch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLovin tries to land a front kick but Wowie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wowie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wowie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLovin swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie throws a quick counter head kick but McLovin was just out of range.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLovin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wowie moves away.
McLovin throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wowie tries to clinch there but McLovin circles away.
McLovin throws a leg kick
and Wowie counters with a series of strikes. McLovin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLovin misses with a hook. Wowie ducked under it nicely.
Wowie wants to clinch.
McLovin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wowie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wowie wants to clinch.
McLovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wowie lands a big head kick that sends McLovin tumbling to the mat! Wowie takes a step backwards and waves McLovin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McLovin is rocked!
Wowie staying out of range there.
As McLovin backs away, Wowie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin misses with a straight left.
McLovin pushes Wowie away with a front kick.
McLovin misses with a right hand
and Wowie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wowie finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie moves into the clinch.
McLovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Wowie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLovin.
McLovin breaks the clinch.
McLovin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fagell McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin dodges the punch combination from Wowie.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but McLovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLovin throws a right hand that Wowie ducks under and follows up with a left that Wowie also avoids with ease.
McLovin scores with a hook to the body. Wowie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Wowie.
Wowie moves forwards but McLovin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wowie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLovin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wowie moves into range and clinches up with McLovin.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but McLovin blocks with his arms.
Wowie lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLovin lands with a good body shot.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin cracks Wowie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wowie moves forwards but McLovin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As McLovin looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but McLovin just gets out of the way.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wowie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wowie counter with a right hand.
Wowie tries to clinch there but McLovin circles away.
Wowie clinches.
Wowie missing with knees to the body.
McLovin manages to break the clinch.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
McLovin looks to land a right hand but Wowie moved out of range.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin throws a body punch but Wowie moves out of range.
McLovin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
McLovin lands a nice shot that snaps Wowie's head back.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLovin tries to land a front kick but Wowie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wowie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wowie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLovin's head.
Wowie tries to clinch but McLovin is having none of it.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLovin lands a jab to Wowie's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fagell McLovin.
I've got McLovin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
A victorious Fagell McLovin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 554 p4p, 50 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 494 p4p, 45 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Boone's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boone throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Boone connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
That kick from Jones tenderised Boone's leg. Boone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boone is looking to land body kicks.
Jones's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boone lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Boone manages to step out the way in time.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Jones blocks a head kick by Boone.
Jones moves away from the strike by Boone.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boone connects with a crisp jab.
Boone with a nice cross.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boone looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Boone cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robert Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boone is able to avoid easily.
Boone scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boone.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones digs a good body shot into Boone's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Boone. Those never looked like landing.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Boone misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Boone throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Boone finds it's target.
Jones throws a right and a left that Boone avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Boone thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Boone 's knee.
Boone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Boone does it's job there.
Boone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
As Boone backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Boone manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone throws a big shot that misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Boone moves away and avoids it.
Boone with a hook.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boone throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Boone misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Boone throws a right hand that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones looks for the body kick but Boone saw that one coming.
Jones slips under a jab from Boone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boone misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boone misses with a wild body shot.
Boone slips under a jab.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boone misses the body punch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boone thinking.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone.
Boone cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones slips a jab from Boone.
Boone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
A big left from Boone misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boone has got the better of the exchanges.
Boone throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boone. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boone scores with a decent looking hook.
Boone misses with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robert Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones feints and then cracks Boone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boone down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Boone's cut.
That's time! Boone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boone throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Jones catches Boone right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Boone is rocked!
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Boone to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jones!
A less than humble Jack Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 249 p4p, 35 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 406 p4p, 60 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gunnar Johnsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
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178 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
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson misses with a looping right.
Johnsson works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Johnsson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Maneno works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Maneno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Johnsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnsson.
Maneno works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Maneno lands.
Nice shot lands for Maneno.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnsson scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Johnsson jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Johnsson lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Maneno moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno lands a nice hook to Johnsson's body. Johnsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Johnsson with an uppercut!
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Maneno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson slips a jab from Maneno.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Johnsson is rocked!
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsson.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Donk. Johnsson catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by Maneno.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnsson. Maneno shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnsson slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Johnsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno slips a jab from Johnsson.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnsson moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnsson as he connects with a hook.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Johnsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a solid leg kick but Maneno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnsson.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
Johnsson cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Maneno catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Maneno's head.
Maneno takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 252 p4p, 37 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 801 p4p, 103 weight class). Barca comes to the cage accompanied by Carthage. Alexandr Kuznetsov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barca lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca lands the left hand.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Barca moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca 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.
Barca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barca's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Kuznetsov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuznetsov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barca swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Barca distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca has gone for a leg lock! Kuznetsov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barca's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barca wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Barca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barca has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov stands up from Barca's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barca scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuznetsov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow.
Kuznetsov tries to escape but Barca is in control.
Kuznetsov defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barca tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Barca.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Barca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Barca looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely.
Barca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barca. Barca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Barca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
Barca stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Barca stands and throws Kuznetsov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kuznetsov taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kuznetsov down.
Barca prevents Kuznetsov from escaping the position.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barca is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barca trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barca is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand but Kuznetsov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Barca drags him back down.
Barca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is pushing Barca's head away, looking to escape. Barca manages to hold on to the position though.
Barca landing a few strikes.
Kuznetsov bucks up and tries to throw Barca off but instead Barca has got his back!
Barca trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Barca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries to keep control of the position but Kuznetsov is staying busy.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to his feet but Barca is in full control for now.
Barca looking for the choke but no joy.
Barca is landing with strikes. Kuznetsov can't take much more of this.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up.
Kuznetsov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barca off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barca has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuznetsov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barca shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Barca lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Barca tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barca.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barca blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Barca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Barca can't get the takedown.
Barca blocks the elbow strike.
Barca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Barca shrugs off.
Barca wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barca has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Barca avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Barca goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Kuznetsov fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barca prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov clobbers Barca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barca eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Barca.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barca checks it well.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barca takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Barca with a hook.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Barca throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Barca avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Barca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuznetsov is staying active underneath Barca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Barca wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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