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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liber Alderich (ranked 3509 p4p, 371 weight class) and Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 4581 p4p, 446 weight class). Alderich comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Alderich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liber Alderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Harry Distacio Jr has been cut.
Alderich has closed the distance and engaged Distacio Jr in a clinch.
Alderich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Distacio Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alderich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distacio Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alderich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but Alderich blocks it.
Distacio Jr misses with some punches.
Distacio Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distacio Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Alderich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alderich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Distacio Jr kicks Alderich off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Distacio Jr swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alderich throws a right hand that Distacio Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Distacio Jr also avoids with ease.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Alderich.
We've been informed that Distacio Jr 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.
Alderich throws a looping overhand right but Distacio Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Alderich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alderich throws a body kick that misses.
Alderich misses with a hook. Distacio Jr ducked under it nicely.
Distacio Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alderich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Distacio Jr throws a series of strikes that have Alderich backpedaling.
Alderich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Distacio Jr working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderich lands with a light punch inside.
Distacio Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Alderich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Alderich blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderich blocks a head kick by Distacio Jr.
Alderich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alderich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distacio Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Alderich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alderich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Distacio Jr.
Alderich is looking for a counter combo.
Alderich tries to clinch but Distacio Jr is having none of it.
Alderich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch but Distacio Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Distacio Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Distacio Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alderich is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Distacio Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distacio Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Alderich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Distacio Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alderich throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Alderich.
Distacio Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alderich's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Distacio Jr feints and then cracks Alderich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alderich down.
Alderich misses with a right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distacio Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Alderich.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Distacio Jr moves out of range easily.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Alderich.
Alderich slips a jab and a cross from Distacio Jr.
Alderich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Alderich is rocked!
Distacio Jr fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Alderich out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Jackson (ranked 3759 p4p, 422 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 3745 p4p, 421 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beat It. Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomedov.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Magomedov jumps back.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Magomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson working away.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jackson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Magomedov has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikael Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikael Jackson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2871 p4p, 315 weight class) and Laat Dovah-Kinn (ranked 2948 p4p, 326 weight class). Alexius comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Dovah-Kinn has chosen Disturbed - Immortalized 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Laat Dovah-Kinn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius tries to clinch
and Dovah-Kinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexius blocks the body kick.
Alexius tries to clinch up.
Alexius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dovah-Kinn moves into the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Dovah-Kinn tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Dovah-Kinn back against the cage.
Dovah-Kinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexius moves out of range as Dovah-Kinn strikes.
Alexius takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dovah-Kinn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dovah-Kinn misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn stops a takedown attempt from Alexius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexius tries to pull guard but Dovah-Kinn won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dovah-Kinn blocking some punches.
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexius throws a hook but Dovah-Kinn avoids it easily.
Dovah-Kinn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alexius jabs Dovah-Kinn right on the nose. Dovah-Kinn blinks but takes it well.
Dovah-Kinn throws out a leg kick but Alexius moves out of range and Dovah-Kinn only half commits.
Dovah-Kinn throws a one two combo.
Alexius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Some wild striking there from Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a right hand. Alexius shakes it off.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexius but Alexius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dovah-Kinn gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Alexius.
Alexius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Dovah-Kinn back against the cage.
Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch.
Alexius dives in for a single leg takedown but Dovah-Kinn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexius misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Dovah-Kinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dovah-Kinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Dovah-Kinn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexius misses with a body punch.
Alexius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius is looking to clinch.
Alexius moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius motions for Dovah-Kinn to come forward. Alexius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexius throws a shot to the body.
Dovah-Kinn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn throws a push kick but Alexius slaps the foot to one side.
Dovah-Kinn stalks Alexius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexius's face. Alexius staggers backwards, shaken.
Dovah-Kinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexius wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dovah-Kinn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexius wants to stand but Dovah-Kinn is controlling his arm.
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.
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!
Dovah-Kinn gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dovah-Kinn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dovah-Kinn controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexius tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dovah-Kinn looks for a takedown but Alexius sprawls well.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt - Dovah-Kinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexius is looking to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexius.
Laat Dovah-Kinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Dovah-Kinn avoids it well.
Alexius moves in looking to clinch but Dovah-Kinn pushes him off.
Alexius tries to clinch there but Dovah-Kinn circles away.
It seemed like Dovah-Kinn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Dovah-Kinn misses its intended target.
Alexius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius walks into a straight right hand from Dovah-Kinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovah-Kinn. Alexius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Alexius coming out on top.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexius moves into the clinch.
Laat Dovah-Kinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dovah-Kinn blocks an uppercut.
Alexius blocking some punches.
Dovah-Kinn works on Alexius's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexius pulls Dovah-Kinn into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dovah-Kinn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn looking to pass the guard.
Dovah-Kinn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dovah-Kinn is pushing down on Alexius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexius is fighting to maintain full guard but Dovah-Kinn has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice short shot to Alexius's temple.
Dovah-Kinn working the head and body with strikes.
Dovah-Kinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dovah-Kinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dovah-Kinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexius keeps working.
Dovah-Kinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dovah-Kinn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dovah-Kinn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alexius to regain full guard.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
Dovah-Kinn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexius keeping moving, preventing Dovah-Kinn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dovah-Kinn sprawls well. Dovah-Kinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexius gets slowly back to his feet.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alexius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius shoots in looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn tries to sprawl out of it but Alexius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dovah-Kinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dovah-Kinn dives in and grabs Alexius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexius pushes down on Dovah-Kinn's head and hops out.
Alexius is looking to counter the offense by Dovah-Kinn and move into the clinch.
Alexius shoots in looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn tries to sprawl out of it but Alexius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dovah-Kinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dovah-Kinn, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dovah-Kinn breaks from the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dovah-Kinn connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexius slips under a jab.
Alexius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dovah-Kinn looks to throw the jab but Alexius is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius tries to clinch but Dovah-Kinn is having none of it.
A jab from Alexius misses.
Alexius tries to clinch but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn takes a swing at Alexius's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn 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!
Decent striking displayed by Dovah-Kinn there.
Good shot there by Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn feints a counter leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn misses with an uppercut. Alexius saw that one coming.
Alexius misses with a hook. Dovah-Kinn ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laat Dovah-Kinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dovah-Kinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dovah-Kinn stops Alexius from standing up.
Dovah-Kinn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Alexius with a solid left hand.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
Dovah-Kinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dovah-Kinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexius wants to stand and escape but Dovah-Kinn is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dovah-Kinn lands a jab to the head.
Dovah-Kinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexius checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexius attempts a counter takedown but Dovah-Kinn avoids it well and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dovah-Kinn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dovah-Kinn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the body.
Alexius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dovah-Kinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
Alexius moves out of range of the body kick.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexius with a poor takedown
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dovah-Kinn goes for a double leg but Alexius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexius continues to drive forward.
Dovah-Kinn looking to score a takedown here. Alexius is defending well but Dovah-Kinn drives through and ends up in Alexius's guard.
Alexius is pulling down on Dovah-Kinn's head. It's preventing any offense from Dovah-Kinn, at least for the moment.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn throws a strike but Alexius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dovah-Kinn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexius is aware though and is defending well.
Alexius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dovah-Kinn is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dovah-Kinn pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Dovah-Kinn looking to control but Alexius passes into half guard.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laat Dovah-Kinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dovah-Kinn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laat Dovah-Kinn!
A very excited looking Laat Dovah-Kinn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bessarion Alexius spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 3104 p4p, 275 weight class) and Leo Yaj (ranked 3516 p4p, 298 weight class). Yaj has chosen Dragula - Rob Zombie as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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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
33 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj has closed the distance and engaged Koski in a clinch.
Yaj misses with an elbow over the top.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Koski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yaj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Yaj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Yaj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Koski takes a shot to the head.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. Yaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Koski keeps it at a distance.
As Yaj looks to move away, Koski throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
It looked like Koski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Yaj looks to move away, Koski throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koski stuffs the takedown.
Koski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juan Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Yaj.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Koski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Koski counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj throws a right hand that Koski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koski also avoids with ease.
Yaj wants to clinch
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koski rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Yaj. That snapped Koski's head back.
Yaj throws a combination that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj looks to clinch
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj clinches.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Koski blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koski.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Leo Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Yaj - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj has Koski pressed against the cage.
Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koski slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Yaj.
Yaj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koski pulls his head out easily.
Yaj is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yaj looking for submissions off his back.
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yaj flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yaj is looking to improve his position.
Koski decides to stand up.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Koski keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Koski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj closes the distance but Koski moves to the side
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yaj looks to clinch
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Yaj looks to move away, Koski throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Koski to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Koski counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Koski is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj tries for a takedown but Koski circles away easily
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj darts in trying to clinch
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.
Yaj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Koski gets an underhook and turns Yaj into the cage.
Koski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koski avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yaj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Koski managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Yaj is pushing Koski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koski avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Yaj holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Yaj stalling in the clinch.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Koski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koski landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj avoiding damage as Koski throws knees to the body.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Yaj is working Koski over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Koski tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Koski takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koski missing with knees to the body.
Yaj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koski is defending well.
Juan Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Yaj.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj has picked Koski up - he's going for a ride! Yaj dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Koski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Juan Koski made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holger The Dane (ranked 2290 p4p, 269 weight class) and Andy Rothschild (ranked 1568 p4p, 198 weight class). Rothschild has chosen Iron Maiden- Wrathchild as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holger The Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild misses with a shot to the body
and The Dane counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. The Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dane moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothschild connects with a jab.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but The Dane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rothschild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rothschild tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Dane is able to avoid easily.
The Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
The Dane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Dane lands with a hook. Rothschild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Dane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rothschild momentarily.
The Dane misses with a head kick.
The Dane throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild misses the body punch
and The Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Dane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Dane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothschild tries to move into range but The Dane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by The Dane.
Rothschild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dane checks a low kick from Rothschild.
The Dane's corner calls for a 1-2. The Dane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Dane scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from The Dane.
The Dane wants to clinch up but Rothschild keeps it at a distance.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
The Dane tries to clinch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild misses with a hook. The Dane ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild walks into a straight right hand from The Dane.
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Rothschild takes one to the side of the head.
Rothschild rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Dane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild avoids a kick to the body.
Rothschild is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Dane with a body shot.
The Dane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rothschild has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside.
Rothschild follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big right from The Dane misses.
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dane doesn't seem bothered though.
The Dane scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dane scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
The Dane misses with a straight right.
Rothschild swings for the body but The Dane moves out of range.
The Dane connects with a high kick.
The Dane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Dane scores with a shot to the body.
The Dane looks to land a combination but Rothschild avoids it well.
The Dane lands a slapping body shot.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild lands a jab to The Dane's midsection.
Rothschild avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rothschild cracks The Dane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild lands a leg kick that knocks The Dane off balance momentarily.
Rothschild lands with an uppercut that bounces The Dane off the cage and back into range.
The Dane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Dane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rothschild paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Dane wants to clinch.
The Dane misses with a low kick.
The Dane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Dane misses with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Dane thinking.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but The Dane ducks down to avoid it.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild digs a good body shot into The Dane's ribs.
Rothschild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rothschild lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Dane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothschild. Rothschild obviously looking to wear him down.
The Dane works Rothschild's body with a nice hook.
Rothschild tries to bum rush The Dane with a series of wild strikes but The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Rothschild misses its intended target.
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!
Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild lands a glancing blow to the side of The Dane's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dane. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dane staying out of range there.
The Dane slips under a jab.
Rothschild drops his hands momentarily and The Dane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Dane slips a jab and a cross from Rothschild.
The Dane blocks a leg kick.
Rothschild misses the body punch
and The Dane counters with a nice body shot.
Rothschild throws a push kick but The Dane slaps the foot to one side.
The Dane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Dane misses with a straight right.
Rothschild cracks a nice hook into The Dane's ribs.
Nice shot by Rothschild.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
The Dane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Dane walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Dane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Dane throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
Holger The Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Dane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Holger The Dane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Dane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
The Dane avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
The Dane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rothschild throws a low kick but The Dane moves out of range easily.
The Dane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rothschild darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
The Dane looks to land a left hand but Rothschild moved out of range nicely.
Rothschild dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Dane. That did some damage!
The Dane misses with a looping left.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from The Dane.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but The Dane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from The Dane misses.
Rothschild tries a quick counter leg kick but The Dane is wise to it.
Rothschild throws a hook but The Dane blocks it.
The Dane misses with a low kick.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by The Dane.
The Dane throws the kick towards the body but Rothschild avoids it.
The Dane throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rothschild.
The Dane throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Dane checks a leg kick.
Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Dane moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothschild has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Dane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by The Dane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Dane.
The Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
The Dane lands a front kick.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. The Dane saw that one coming.
Rothschild walks into a left hand.
The Dane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rothschild throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Dane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Dane throws a series of punches but Rothschild avoids them all with ease.
The Dane walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Dane throws a lazy uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
The Dane stuns Rothschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Dane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Dane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Dane moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears The Dane was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from The Dane misses its intended target.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a push kick but The Dane slaps the foot to one side.
The Dane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Dane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Rothschild is predictable there
and The Dane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Dane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Dane tries a low kick but Rothschild avoids it.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
The Dane thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dane blocks a jab.
The Dane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by The Dane.
The Dane defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Holger The Dane is winning the standup battle so far.
The Dane blocks a leg kick.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rothschild lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Dane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Dane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Dane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Dane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothschild. Rothschild obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
The Dane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
The Dane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rothschild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. The Dane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from The Dane misses its target.
The Dane is looking to land body kicks.
The Dane scores with a jab to the body.
The Dane misses with a two punch combination.
The Dane lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Dane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rothschild checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for The Dane.
The Dane checks a leg kick.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by The Dane.
Rothschild looks for the body kick but The Dane saw that one coming.
The Dane blocks a leg kick.
The Dane throws out a powerful jab.
The Dane throws a low kick but Rothschild avoids it.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild lands a jab to the head.
Rothschild connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Dane. The Dane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rothschild throws a solid leg kick but The Dane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and The Dane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. The Dane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dane missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rothschild now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Dane slips a straight right by Rothschild.
The Dane misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Holger The Dane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rothschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Rothschild 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rothschild avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dane manages to avoid it.
The Dane lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dane scores with a nice strike.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by The Dane.
Rothschild cracks the inside of The Dane's front leg.
The Dane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Rothschild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Dane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Dane misses with an uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a left to the body.
The Dane misses with a leg kick
and Rothschild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from The Dane does no damage.
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!
Rothschild throws a leg kick
and The Dane counters with a good, hard body kick but Rothschild shrugs it off.
A shot to the liver by Rothschild. Beautiful body shot.
The Dane defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
The Dane appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Dane throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild throws the left hand but The Dane avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rothschild lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rothschild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Dane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rothschild connects with the punch.
The Dane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild.
Rothschild takes one to the side of the head.
The Dane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Rothschild misses its intended target.
The Dane is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild throws a leg kick
and The Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rothschild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but The Dane ducks down to avoid it.
Rothschild takes one on the button.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
Rothschild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andy Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Dane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Dane.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut
and The Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rothschild takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothschild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Dane.
Rothschild slips under a jab from The Dane.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
The Dane misses with a shot to the body
and Rothschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rothschild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Dane lands with a hook. Rothschild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Dane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Dane scores with a leg kick.
Rothschild throws a body kick that misses.
The Dane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rothschild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Dane throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothschild scores with a leg kick.
Rothschild lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dane looks for the body kick but Rothschild saw that one coming.
Rothschild misses with a hook.
The Dane scores with a push kick.
The Dane scores with a nice body kick.
Rothschild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Dane catches Rothschild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dane.
The Dane lands a jab to the nose.
The Dane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Dane moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Dane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rothschild sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Dane.
Holger The Dane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dane cracks Rothschild with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rothschild throws the left hand but The Dane avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild is looking to slow The Dane down with leg kicks.
Rothschild fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Dane checks it well.
The Dane cracks Rothschild with a good jab.
Rothschild throws a hook but The Dane blocks it.
The Dane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Dane swinging wildly here.
The Dane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Holger The Dane has been cut.
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Dane lands with a nice body punch.
Rothschild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Dane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rothschild scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holger The Dane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Dane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holger The Dane!
Holger The Dane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Andy Rothschild had this to say: 'I'm sorry everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 2578 p4p, 237 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 2859 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taranin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bujol.
Bujol misses with a lunging right hand
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bujol won't be happy with that.
Bujol explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin swings widly with a right hand
and Bujol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bujol.
Bujol defending well as Taranin loads up on a big left hand.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bujol circles away.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Taranin's ribs.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taranin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bujol scores with a shot to the body.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol staying out of range there.
Bujol swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taranin misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol pushes Taranin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bujol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bujol, as that shot connected.
Bujol lands a body shot.
Taranin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Taranin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bujol.
Bujol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taranin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Bujol throws a big counter combination but Taranin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol is looking to wear down Taranin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bujol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taranin doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bujol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taranin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bujol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bujol.
Bujol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taranin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Bujol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Taranin controlling him for the moment.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bujol has wrist control.
Bujol is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bujol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bujol controlling Taranin's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taranin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranin misses with a takedown
and Bujol counters with a nice body shot.
Taranin catches Bujol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bujol jabs Taranin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bujol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Bujol avoids it easily.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
Bujol looks for the body kick but Taranin saw that one coming.
Bujol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bujol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bujol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Bujol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taranin is rocked!
Bujol circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Taranin to the canvas! Taranin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bujol keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Bujol!
Sergio Bujol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 1885 p4p, 270 weight class) and Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 2609 p4p, 352 weight class). Bezoink comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel. Ernie Bezoink could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve The Smiling Assassin's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Bezoink blocks the leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezoink.
Bezoink is looking to counter punch.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bezoink counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Smiling Assassin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Smiling Assassin showed some decent athleticism there.
Bezoink looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Smiling Assassin content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin with the ground and pound but Bezoink uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Smiling Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bezoink is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bezoink preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezoink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Smiling Assassin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bezoink is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Bezoink finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Smiling Assassin feints and then cracks Bezoink's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezoink down.
The Smiling Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bezoink counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezoink lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Smiling Assassin throws a jab when Bezoink was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bezoink tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Bezoink has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Smiling Assassin throws a nice looking combination but Bezoink bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bezoink comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin moves away from the strike by Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a hook. The Smiling Assassin ducked under it nicely.
Bezoink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Bezoink misses the target.
Bezoink thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Smiling Assassin if he has to take too many more of those.
The Smiling Assassin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bezoink is positioning himself well to prevent The Smiling Assassin advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin is thwarting Bezoink's attempts to control the position.
Bezoink regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Smiling Assassin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Smiling Assassin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bezoink wants to sweep here but The Smiling Assassin controlling him for the moment.
The Smiling Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bezoink fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Smiling Assassin on the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezoink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezoink avoids the body shot from The Smiling Assassin.
Bezoink ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As The Smiling Assassin looks to move away, Bezoink throws a big counter combo but The Smiling Assassin just gets out of the way.
The Smiling Assassin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Smiling Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a right hand
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezoink. The Smiling Assassin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezoink throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by The Smiling Assassin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Smiling Assassin throws an off balance right hand
and Bezoink makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Smiling Assassin swings widly with a right hand
and Bezoink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bezoink misses with a kick to the body.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Bezoink slips under a jab.
Bezoink cracks The Smiling Assassin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Smiling Assassin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bezoink, as that shot connected.
Bezoink looks for the body kick but The Smiling Assassin saw that one coming.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Bezoink.
Bezoink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Smiling Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin throws a front kick aimed at Bezoink's knee but Bezoink avoids it well.
The Smiling Assassin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the combination.
The Smiling Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezoink.
Bezoink lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Smiling Assassin at a distance.
The Smiling Assassin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bezoink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Smiling Assassin can do to turn this around?
Bezoink has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Smiling Assassin.
Bezoink scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick from The Smiling Assassin.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Smiling Assassin.
Bezoink gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Smiling Assassin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bezoink tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Smiling Assassin is in Bezoink's guard.
The Smiling Assassin throws a strike but Bezoink rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bezoink looking to sit in guard and control but The Smiling Assassin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Smiling Assassin postures up.
Bezoink working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Smiling Assassin.
Bezoink preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bezoink looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bezoink throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The Smiling Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bezoink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Smiling Assassin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Smiling Assassin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bezoink swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Smiling Assassin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Smiling Assassin is in close to Bezoink's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Smiling Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Bezoink blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Smiling Assassin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Bezoink backs off The Smiling Assassin throws a huge counter combo but Bezoink manages to avoid it all.
Ernie Bezoink is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Smiling Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Bezoink sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bezoink dodges the punch combination from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Smiling Assassin.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Smiling Assassin. Bezoink does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by The Smiling Assassin as he connects with a hook.
Bezoink throws a body shot but no joy.
The Smiling Assassin throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Smiling Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezoink connects with a high kick.
Bezoink throws out a powerful jab.
Bezoink showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Smiling Assassin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve The Smiling Assassin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Smiling Assassin throws a looping overhand right but Bezoink ducks down to avoid it.
The Smiling Assassin throws a series of punches but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Smiling Assassin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Bezoink blocks the low kick.
The Smiling Assassin misses with an uppercut
and Bezoink counters with a nice body kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right hand that misses
and Bezoink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bezoink moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Smiling Assassin swings widly with a right hand
and Bezoink counters with a straight right hand.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but The Smiling Assassin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin throws a series of punches but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Bezoink.
The Smiling Assassin wants to clinch up but Bezoink keeps it at a distance.
Bezoink throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Smiling Assassin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bezoink counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink misses with a leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Bezoink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bezoink catches The Smiling Assassin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Smiling Assassin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezoink lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bezoink connects with a nice looking jab.
Bezoink scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by The Smiling Assassin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Smiling Assassin.
Bezoink swings widly with a right hand
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bezoink. The Smiling Assassin shrugs it off though.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination that misses
letting Bezoink counter with a right hand.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body kick.
Bezoink scores with a hook.
Bezoink needs to keep his hands up - The Smiling Assassin had a free shot at his head there.
The Smiling Assassin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bezoink throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by The Smiling Assassin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook to the body
and The Smiling Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Smiling Assassin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bezoink eats them both and turns towards The Smiling Assassin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Smiling Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
Bezoink uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a series of wild punches.
The Smiling Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink throws a hook to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head but The Smiling Assassin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a takedown attempt
and The Smiling Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezoink connects with a looping right hand.
Bezoink staying out of range there.
Bezoink is looking for a counter combo.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to chop away at Bezoink's legs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bezoink enables The Smiling Assassin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bezoink manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezoink is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bezoink is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bezoink is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bezoink is looking for a triangle but The Smiling Assassin pushes his legs off easily.
The Smiling Assassin chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bezoink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Smiling Assassin walks into a stiff left hand from Bezoink.
The Smiling Assassin throws a solid leg kick but Bezoink takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Smiling Assassin.
A low kick from The Smiling Assassin misses
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Bezoink showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bezoink has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Bezoink!
Ernie Bezoink decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Steve The Smiling Assassin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter Williams (ranked 1052 p4p, 139 weight class) and Jari Aarnio (ranked 1454 p4p, 188 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by FREE THE MADNESS. Aarnio has chosen Ice Cube - Why We Thugs as his entrance music. Jari Aarnio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Carter Williams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aarnio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aarnio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Michael Carter Williams has been cut.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aarnio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams tries to clinch there but Aarnio circles away.
Aarnio wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aarnio throws a hook to the side of Williams 's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aarnio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aarnio gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarnio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aarnio is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Aarnio.
Aarnio lands with a right to the head.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Williams .
Williams tries a body shot but Aarnio blocks it.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams trying to stall but Aarnio improves his position.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams tries a body shot but Aarnio blocks it.
Aarnio lands a shot to the body.
Aarnio pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aarnio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams .
Williams blocks a body shot from Aarnio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Aarnio controls his hands.
Aarnio throws a head punch that misses.
Aarnio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aarnio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Aarnio misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Aarnio.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aarnio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aarnio tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Aarnio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Michael Carter Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Aarnio.
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Williams .
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
Aarnio jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aarnio swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aarnio misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Williams .
Aarnio takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams .
Williams pushes Aarnio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aarnio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aarnio throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Aarnio tries to tie him up.
Williams prevents a body shot from Aarnio.
Williams tries a body shot but Aarnio blocks it.
Williams misses with some punches.
Aarnio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aarnio lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aarnio or not.
Aarnio is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aarnio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aarnio's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Aarnio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarnio misses with some punches.
Williams gets through Aarnio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aarnio blocking some punches.
Williams digs a right hand into Aarnio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aarnio's gas tank.
Aarnio lands a takedown into guard.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aarnio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Aarnio gets tackled into the cage by Williams . Williams maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarnio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aarnio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams lands a right hand.
Aarnio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Williams .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter Williams 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Williams .
Michael Carter Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams wants to clinch.
Aarnio feints the counter takedown.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aarnio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Aarnio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams stalks Aarnio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aarnio's face. Aarnio staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Aarnio jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to stand but Aarnio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarnio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aarnio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams wants to stand but Aarnio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aarnio, not yet.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aarnio looking for a sweep but Williams has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams cracks Aarnio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aarnio ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Aarnio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aarnio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michael Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Aarnio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Aarnio feints the counter takedown.
Williams throws a series of punches but Aarnio moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Aarnio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aarnio! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams . That's going to slow Aarnio down.
Williams tries to clinch but Aarnio moves away
and Aarnio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
enabling Aarnio to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Aarnio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
letting Aarnio counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Williams 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 punch combination from Williams misses.
And Aarnio tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aarnio keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Aarnio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams connects with a right hand. Aarnio shakes it off.
Aarnio 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.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aarnio's hands.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Aarnio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams defending well as Aarnio loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams darts in and clinches Aarnio up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter Williams 's cut.
That's time! Williams 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses the body punch
and Aarnio counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a body punch but Aarnio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aarnio! But no joy.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Aarnio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Aarnio counters with a straight right hand.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aarnio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aarnio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aarnio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Aarnio misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Aarnio misses with the head strike.
Williams gets through Aarnio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michael Carter Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aarnio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Aarnio blocks an uppercut.
Aarnio lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarnio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aarnio is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aarnio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Aarnio controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams .
Aarnio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aarnio jumps guard but Williams stands there with Aarnio around his waist. Aarnio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Aarnio jumps guard.
Aarnio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aarnio can do to turn this around?
Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aarnio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to clinch
and Aarnio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Aarnio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aarnio connects with a single shot there.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aarnio manages to avoid it.
Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Aarnio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aarnio.
Aarnio is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Williams .
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Aarnio's head.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Aarnio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams wants to clinch up but Aarnio keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Aarnio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Aarnio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams !
Jari Aarnio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Carter Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams sneaks out the side door and pushes Aarnio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to clinch there but Aarnio circles away.
Williams moves away from the strike by Aarnio.
Aarnio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams throws a hook but Aarnio avoids it easily.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Aarnio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aarnio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Aarnio.
Aarnio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aarnio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams .
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Aarnio circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Aarnio counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aarnio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams tries to clinch but Aarnio is having none of it.
Aarnio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams .
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Carter Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Carter Williams !
An out of breath Michael Carter Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Kocur (ranked 849 p4p, 130 weight class) and Gunnar Wylde (ranked 1276 p4p, 185 weight class). Wylde is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Label Society - Parade of the Dead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wylde finds it's way through Kocur's defenses.
Wylde works the jab nicely.
Kocur needs to keep his hands up - Wylde had a free shot at his head there.
Wylde throws a hook but Kocur blocks it.
Kocur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Kocur loads up on a big right hand but Wylde slips the punch.
Wylde throws a leg kick
and Kocur counters with a good low kick that Wylde was not able to check.
Kocur throws a leg kick
and Wylde counters with a good, hard body kick but Kocur shrugs it off.
Kocur lands the left hand.
Wylde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kocur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wylde with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur needs to keep his hands up - Wylde had a free shot at his head there.
Wylde gets tackled into the cage by Kocur. Kocur maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wylde.
Wylde managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kocur fails to land.
Wylde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocur.
Kocur lands with a short shot to the head.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kocur.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
A hook to the body from Kocur.
Wylde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kocur up against the cage.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur.
Wylde is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wylde has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kocur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wylde looks winded!
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!
Wylde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur.
Kocur working Wylde over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kocur.
Kocur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wylde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Kocur.
Kocur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Wylde backwards.
A short right from Kocur on the inside.
Kocur throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wylde avoids it.
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Kocur misses with a body punch.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Wylde avoids the damage to the body.
Wylde lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde has Kocur pressed against the cage.
Wylde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wylde digs a good body shot into Kocur's ribs.
Kocur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocur clinches with his opponent.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur tries a knee to the head but Wylde blocks it.
Kocur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Kocur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wylde is defending well for now.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocur lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wylde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Kocur.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Wylde avoids the damage to the body.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde misses with a body punch.
Kocur misses with some punches.
Kocur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocur lands a shoulder strike.
Wylde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kocur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde misses with a double jab.
Wylde lands with a straight right. Kocur didn't see that one coming.
Wylde is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kocur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur throws a poor cross that misses
and Wylde counters with a straight right hand.
Kocur tries to work over Wylde's front leg with a kick but Wylde checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wylde.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde throws an off balance right hand
and Kocur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocur misses the target.
Kocur thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur misses with a body shot.
Kocur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Kocur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocur throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocur.
It looked like Kocur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kocur's head.
Wylde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wylde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Wylde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocur moves forwards but Wylde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kocur jabs at Wylde's body.
Kocur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wylde.
Kocur lands a slapping body shot.
Kocur looks to throw the jab but Wylde is out of range.
Wylde feints a counter leg kick.
Kocur lands a nice shot that snaps Wylde's head back.
Kocur avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Wylde looks to throw the jab but Kocur is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde is looking to chop away at Kocur's legs.
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kocur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wylde misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wylde. That did some damage!
Gunnar Wylde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kocur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wylde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kocur scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Gunnar Wylde's cut even more.
Wylde slips under a jab from Kocur.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Kocur shakes it off.
Kocur thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kocur throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wylde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wylde throws a lazy uppercut
and Kocur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocur throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Jab from Kocur.
Wylde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wylde is rocked!
Kocur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wylde is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocur finish him?
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Wylde seems to have recovered his senses.
Wylde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wylde's hands.
The cut above Gunnar Wylde's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wylde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocur scores with a nice right hand.
Kocur is looking to clinch.
Wylde gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kocur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Kocur!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Kocur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dragović (ranked 187 p4p, 6 weight class) and Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 452 p4p, 19 weight class). Dragović comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Mark Of The Beast feat. Akir & Beast 1333. Boagrius has chosen Akkadian Empire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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304 lbs
29 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Dragović!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Boagrius.
Dragović pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragović tried to score with a low kick but Boagrius checks it.
Boagrius defending well as Dragović loads up on a big left hand.
Dragović misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boagrius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boagrius! But no joy.
Dragović throws the left hand but Boagrius avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boagrius! But no joy.
Dragović throws a head kick but Boagrius moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boagrius! But no joy.
Dragović misses with an uppercut. Boagrius saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragović has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragović there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragović moves out of range of the body kick from Boagrius.
Boagrius connects with a right hand. Dragović shakes it off.
Dragović chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragović throws a sloppy head kick and Boagrius moves out of range easily.
Boagrius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragović misses with a body shot
and Boagrius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragović fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boagrius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragović really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragović tries a head kick but it misses.
Boagrius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dragović fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boagrius.
A leg kick checked by Boagrius.
Dragović has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dragović throws a head kick that misses
letting Boagrius counter with a right hand.
Dragović avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragović showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boagrius.
Boagrius takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius avoids the body shot from Dragović.
Dragović misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boagrius misses with an uppercut.
Boagrius misses the jab.
Dragović works the jab nicely.
Dragović works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boagrius looks to land a left hand but Dragović moved out of range nicely.
Boagrius throws a right hand that misses
and Dragović counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dragović swings for the body but Boagrius moves out of range.
Boagrius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragović throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Orpheus Boagrius has been cut.
Dragović throws a body punch but Boagrius moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius throws a shot from downtown. Dragović moves away and avoids it.
Dragović throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dragović backs off Boagrius throws a huge counter combo but Dragović manages to avoid it all.
Dragović lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boagrius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boagrius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boagrius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragović in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Dragović.
Boagrius slips a straight right by Dragović.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boagrius. Dragović does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boagrius looks to throw the jab but Dragović is out of range.
Dragović throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dragović lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boagrius circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragović throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Boagrius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksandar Dragović seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragović sizes up Boagrius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boagrius throws a chopping leg kick but Dragović manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dragović jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragović fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boagrius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragović connects with a right hand. Boagrius shakes it off.
Dragović pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boagrius is out of range and Dragović settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dragović.
Jab by Dragović.
Dragović throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boagrius.
Boagrius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dragović fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boagrius manages to avoid it.
Boagrius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Aleksandar Dragović has been cut.
Boagrius throws a hook to the side of Dragović's head but Dragović sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dragović dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boagrius blocks a head kick by Dragović.
Dragović attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boagrius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boagrius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boagrius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boagrius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragović goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boagrius misses with the body kick
and Dragović counters with a good low kick that Boagrius was not able to check.
Aleksandar Dragović is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragović moves away from the strike by Boagrius.
Dragović half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragović looks to throw the jab but Boagrius is out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dragović here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head kick misses from Boagrius.
Boagrius throws a hook but Dragović blocks it.
Dragović slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius misses with a body kick.
Boagrius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragović. That one must have hurt.
Dragović tries to work over Boagrius's front leg with a kick but Boagrius checks it.
Boagrius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boagrius 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.
Dragović ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boagrius moves away.
Dragović throws a leg kick which misses Boagrius's front leg but catches the back leg as Boagrius tries to avoid it.
Boagrius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragović lands a jab to Boagrius's midsection.
Dragović throws a hook but Boagrius blocks it.
Boagrius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragović swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boagrius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragović is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dragović connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragović loads up on a big right hand but Boagrius slips the punch.
Boagrius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boagrius counters with a body kick.
Boagrius swings for the body but Dragović moves out of range.
Boagrius looks for the body kick but Dragović saw that one coming.
Boagrius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragović counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boagrius's knee momentarily.
Dragović buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragović misses the jab.
Boagrius counters with a body kick.
Dragović throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab.
Boagrius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragović throws a low kick but Boagrius moves out of range easily.
Dragović lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragović.
Dragović is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boagrius can do to turn this around?
Dragović moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragović.
Boagrius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragović.
Boagrius slips a jab and a cross from Dragović.
Boagrius throws out a counter right but Dragović avoids it with no problem.
Boagrius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragović swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boagrius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boagrius lands a really nice looking cross but Dragović seems unphased.
Boagrius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Dragović catches Boagrius right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Dragović. Beautiful body shot.
Dragović throws a body kick that misses.
Dragović ducks under a wild hook from Boagrius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius avoids the body shot from Dragović.
Dragović blocks the body kick.
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!
Dragović throws a jab but it's blocked by Boagrius.
Dragović throws a low kick but Boagrius moves out of range easily.
Boagrius lands with an overhand left.
Dragović throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragović.
Dragović scores with a jab to the body.
Dragović is looking to score with low kicks.
Dragović bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragović motions for Boagrius to come forward. Dragović throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dragović dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragović chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boagrius throws a hook to the side of Dragović's head but Dragović sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragović tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boagrius was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragović.
It seemed like Boagrius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragović lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boagrius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boagrius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragović moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boagrius moves out of range of the body kick from Dragović.
Dragović throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boagrius gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Boagrius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boagrius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boagrius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragović lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boagrius lands a body punch.
Boagrius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragović backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boagrius is working Dragović over against the cage.
Dragović prevents a body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boagrius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boagrius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boagrius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Boagrius.
Dragović misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boagrius tries to throw a body punch but Dragović avoids it by throwing Boagrius back against the cage.
Boagrius lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragović is rocked!
Boagrius working aggressively here.
Oh Dragović is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragović blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragović seems to have got his legs back now.
Boagrius gets through Dragović's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragović.
A body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boagrius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boagrius blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragović blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Dragović.
Boagrius misses with a punch on the inside.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragović uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragović lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dragović softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orpheus Boagrius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boagrius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragović's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragović throws a punch but it's blocked by Boagrius.
Boagrius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragović backwards.
Boagrius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boagrius.
Boagrius creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dragović's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dragović drops to his knees and Boagrius pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius is the new super heavyweight champion!
Orpheus Boagrius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aleksandar Dragović was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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